The History Of The Wars Of New-England With The Eaftern Indians Or A Narrative Of Their Continued Perfidy And Cruelty

The History Of The Wars Of New-England With The Eastern Indians: Or A Narrative Of Their Continued Perfidy And Cruelty is a historical book written by Samuel Penhallow. The book is a detailed account of the wars between the English colonists of New England and the Eastern Indians during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. The book begins with an introduction to the Eastern Indians and their way of life before the arrival of the English colonists. It then goes on to describe the early interactions between the two groups, which were generally peaceful. However, as the English began to expand their settlements and encroach on Indian land, tensions began to rise.The book then chronicles the various conflicts that occurred between the two groups, including the King Philip's War and the Wabanaki Wars. Penhallow provides a detailed account of the battles, strategies, and tactics used by both sides. He also describes the atrocities committed by both the English and the Indians, including massacres, torture, and scalpings.Throughout the book, Penhallow portrays the Eastern Indians as treacherous and cruel, while the English are depicted as brave and heroic. However, he also acknowledges the mistakes made by the English in their dealings with the Indians, such as breaking treaties and mistreating prisoners.Overall, The History Of The Wars Of New-England With The Eastern Indians provides a comprehensive and detailed account of a significant period in American history. It offers insights into the complex relationships between the English colonists and the Eastern Indians and sheds light on the brutal realities of war.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.