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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... practised upon his countrymen . In a few moments nearly 500 of the enemy collected on the shores ; but as soon as they were made acquainted with the hostile views of the English , they hastily withdrew , 26 INDIAN WARS .
... practised upon his countrymen . In a few moments nearly 500 of the enemy collected on the shores ; but as soon as they were made acquainted with the hostile views of the English , they hastily withdrew , 26 INDIAN WARS .
Page 27
... hostile views of the English , they hastily withdrew , and secreted themselves in swamps and ledges inac- cessible to the troops . Capt Endicot landed his men on both sides the harbor . burnt their wigwams and destroyed their canoes ...
... hostile views of the English , they hastily withdrew , and secreted themselves in swamps and ledges inac- cessible to the troops . Capt Endicot landed his men on both sides the harbor . burnt their wigwams and destroyed their canoes ...
Page 42
... hostile views of Philip , ordered a military watch to be kept up in all the English settlements within the three colonies ; by some of whom it was soon discovered that the report of their Indian friend was too well founded , as the ...
... hostile views of Philip , ordered a military watch to be kept up in all the English settlements within the three colonies ; by some of whom it was soon discovered that the report of their Indian friend was too well founded , as the ...
Page 46
... hostile views and rapid strides of Philip . The General Court was constantly in sitting , and endeavouring to plan means to cut him off before he should have an opportunity to corrupt the minds of too many of his countrymen . While the ...
... hostile views and rapid strides of Philip . The General Court was constantly in sitting , and endeavouring to plan means to cut him off before he should have an opportunity to corrupt the minds of too many of his countrymen . While the ...
Page 70
... hostile Indians that now remained within the United Colonies , concious that if so fortunate as to evade the vigilance of the English , they must soon fall victims to the prevailing famine , fled with their families far to the westward ...
... hostile Indians that now remained within the United Colonies , concious that if so fortunate as to evade the vigilance of the English , they must soon fall victims to the prevailing famine , fled with their families far to the westward ...
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