Publisher's Synopsis
""An Account Of The Remarkable Occurrences In The Life And Travels Of Col. James Smith During His Captivity With The Indians In The Years 1755-1759"" is a memoir written by Col. James Smith himself. The book details his experiences during his captivity with the Native Americans between 1755 and 1759. Smith was captured during the French and Indian War and was held captive by the Shawnee and Delaware tribes. In his memoir, Smith recounts the events leading up to his capture, his life as a captive, and his eventual release. He describes the customs and traditions of the Native American tribes he encountered, as well as their beliefs and practices. Smith also provides insight into the relationships between the Native Americans and the European settlers during this time period.The book is an important historical document that provides a first-hand account of the experiences of a captive during the French and Indian War. It is also a valuable resource for those interested in Native American culture and the history of early America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
