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 book written by Col. James Smith, detailing his experiences during his captivity with Native American tribes between 1755 and 1759. This large print edition is designed for easier reading.The book provides a first-hand account of Smith's capture and subsequent life among various Native American tribes, including the Shawnee, Delaware, and Miami. Smith details the customs and traditions of these tribes, as well as their interactions with European settlers.Throughout the book, Smith recounts his various attempts to escape and his eventual release from captivity. He also provides insight into the complex relationships between Native American tribes and European settlers during this time period.Overall, ""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"" offers a unique perspective on the history of early America and the interactions between different cultures during this time period.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.