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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... 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.
... 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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... Night approaching , the English erected a temporary encampment , and after placing their sentinels , retired to rest . Early the ensuing morning they continued their journey , following for a considerable distance the tracts of the five ...
... Night approaching , the English erected a temporary encampment , and after placing their sentinels , retired to rest . Early the ensuing morning they continued their journey , following for a considerable distance the tracts of the five ...
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... night , and while employed ( a few rods from their boat in which their arms were deposited ) in erecting a temporary dwelling for the purpose they were suddenly attacked by a large party of the natives , who discharged a shower of ...
... night , and while employed ( a few rods from their boat in which their arms were deposited ) in erecting a temporary dwelling for the purpose they were suddenly attacked by a large party of the natives , who discharged a shower of ...
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... night and day , to go armed to their daily labors and to the houses of public worship ! And although desirous to prosecute the war more effectually with common enemy , they were not in a situation to do it , and there- fore humbly ...
... night and day , to go armed to their daily labors and to the houses of public worship ! And although desirous to prosecute the war more effectually with common enemy , they were not in a situation to do it , and there- fore humbly ...
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... night at the entrance of the fort , determined that as he could not be permitted to enter , no one should come out to ad- vise the enemy of his approach . On the morning of the 25th , Capt Mason was joined by an additional number of ...
... night at the entrance of the fort , determined that as he could not be permitted to enter , no one should come out to ad- vise the enemy of his approach . On the morning of the 25th , Capt Mason was joined by an additional number of ...
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