Publisher's Synopsis
This historical record, "Exercises of the Eliot Historical Society on Monday the Fifth of July, 1897," commemorates Major Charles Frost on the two-hundredth anniversary of his massacre by Native Americans on Sunday, July Fourth, 1697. The book provides insights into the events and perspectives surrounding a key figure and incident in the history of Eliot, Maine, during the colonial period. It offers a glimpse into the relationship between settlers and indigenous populations and the conflicts that defined the era.
Published by the Eliot Historical Society, the book preserves the historical society's proceedings and commemorates a significant event in local history, shedding light on the challenges and conflicts of early American settlement. A valuable resource for those interested in Maine history, Native American history, and colonial warfare.
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