Heroism Of Hannah Duston: Together With The Indian Wars Of New England (1875) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164668626)

The book ""Heroism of Hannah Duston: Together with the Indian Wars of New England"" was written by Robert Boodey Caverly and was first published in 1875. The book is a historical account of the Indian Wars that took place in New England during the 17th and 18th centuries. The book primarily focuses on the story of Hannah Duston, a woman who was captured by Native Americans during a raid on her town. Duston managed to escape captivity and, with the help of two other captives, killed ten of her captors, including six children. The book describes Duston's heroism and the controversy surrounding her actions.In addition to Duston's story, the book provides a detailed account of the Indian Wars in New England, including the causes and consequences of the conflicts. The book also discusses the role of religion in the conflicts and the impact of the wars on the Native American population.Overall, ""Heroism of Hannah Duston: Together with the Indian Wars of New England"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of a significant period in New England's history. It provides valuable insights into the conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers and the impact of these conflicts on both groups.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.

Author: Robert Boodey Caverly
ISBN-10: 1164668625
ISBN-13: 9781164668626
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 436
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d