History of the Discovery of America: Of the Landing of Our Forefathers at Plymouth, and of Their Most Remarkable Engagements with the Indians in New-Englannd [!] from Their First Landing in 1620, Until the Final Subjugation of the Natives in 1679. To which is Annexed the Particulars of Almost Every Important Engagement with the Savages at the Westward to the Pesent Day. Including the Defeat of Generals Braddock, Harmer and St. Clair, by the Indians at the Westward; the Creek and Seminole War, &c |
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... from their natures . Having col- lected his full force , he attacked them by night , whilst they were assembled on a wide plain , and obtained a most decisive victory , without the loss of one man DISCOVERY OF AMERICA . 9.
... from their natures . Having col- lected his full force , he attacked them by night , whilst they were assembled on a wide plain , and obtained a most decisive victory , without the loss of one man DISCOVERY OF AMERICA . 9.
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... force it compelled large bodies of people to renounce every present enjoyment , the instinctive love of a native soil , rooted habits , and dearest con- 3 匾 nexions , and to settle in the dreary wilds of Landing of our Forefathers,
... force it compelled large bodies of people to renounce every present enjoyment , the instinctive love of a native soil , rooted habits , and dearest con- 3 匾 nexions , and to settle in the dreary wilds of Landing of our Forefathers,
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... force was to revenge the injuries which the Pequots had done to the English , and desired a free passage to their forts , which they intended to attack . After a solemn consultation , in the Indian manner , Miantin- omi observed that ...
... force was to revenge the injuries which the Pequots had done to the English , and desired a free passage to their forts , which they intended to attack . After a solemn consultation , in the Indian manner , Miantin- omi observed that ...
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... force , with whom he early reassumed his march for the head quarters of his enemy . The day prov- uncommonly warm , and the men , through excessive heat and want of provisions , were only enabled by night to reach Paucatuck river ...
... force , with whom he early reassumed his march for the head quarters of his enemy . The day prov- uncommonly warm , and the men , through excessive heat and want of provisions , were only enabled by night to reach Paucatuck river ...
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... force the line formed by the Connecticut troops , but here they met with a much warmer reception . The contest now became close and severe . The Indians , who were about 600 in number , appeared determined not to yield but at the ...
... force the line formed by the Connecticut troops , but here they met with a much warmer reception . The contest now became close and severe . The Indians , who were about 600 in number , appeared determined not to yield but at the ...
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