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-England, 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 Present Day, Including the Defeat of Generals Braddock, Harmer and St. Clair, by the Indians at the Westward, the Creek and Siminole [!] War, &c |
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... loss of one man on his part . - Beside the effect of cannon and fire arms , the noise of which was appal- ling , and their effect against a numerous body of Indians , closely drawn together , in the highest degree destructive , COLUMBUS ...
... loss of one man on his part . - Beside the effect of cannon and fire arms , the noise of which was appal- ling , and their effect against a numerous body of Indians , closely drawn together , in the highest degree destructive , COLUMBUS ...
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... loss in the attack . The Governor and Council of Massachusetts colony , alarmed at the bold and daring conduct of the Pequots , on the 20th August , dispatched Capt . ENDICOT , of Salem , with ninety men , to avenge the murders ...
... loss in the attack . The Governor and Council of Massachusetts colony , alarmed at the bold and daring conduct of the Pequots , on the 20th August , dispatched Capt . ENDICOT , of Salem , with ninety men , to avenge the murders ...
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... losses in cat- tle and goods the preceding years , but were still more un- fortunate the present ; that a most dreadful and insidious en- emy were now seeking an opportunity to destroy them - that they could neither hunt , fish or ...
... losses in cat- tle and goods the preceding years , but were still more un- fortunate the present ; that a most dreadful and insidious en- emy were now seeking an opportunity to destroy them - that they could neither hunt , fish or ...
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... loss of the English was comparatively trifling , not exceeding 25 in kil- led and wounded . After the termination of this severe engagement , as the English were proceeding to embark on board their vessels ( which fortunately for them ...
... loss of the English was comparatively trifling , not exceeding 25 in kil- led and wounded . After the termination of this severe engagement , as the English were proceeding to embark on board their vessels ( which fortunately for them ...
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... their lines ; they were however driven back with great loss -- they next attempted to force the line formed by the Connecticut troops , but here they met with a much warmer reception - the contest now became close and se- 34 INDIAN WARS .
... their lines ; they were however driven back with great loss -- they next attempted to force the line formed by the Connecticut troops , but here they met with a much warmer reception - the contest now became close and se- 34 INDIAN WARS .
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