The Story Of The Captivity And Rescue From The Indians Of Luke Swetland (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417964840)

""The Story Of The Captivity And Rescue From The Indians Of Luke Swetland"" by Edward Merrifield is a historical account of the captivity and eventual rescue of Luke Swetland, a young boy who was taken captive by Native American Indians during the French and Indian War in the mid-18th century. The book chronicles Swetland's experiences as a captive, including his interactions with his captors, his attempts to escape, and his eventual rescue. The author also provides historical context for the events, detailing the tensions between Native American tribes and European settlers during this time period. The book is a fascinating look at a little-known aspect of American history and provides insight into the complex relationships between different cultures during this tumultuous time.An Early Settler Of The Wyoming Valley And A Soldier Of The American Revolution.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: Edward Merrifield
ISBN-10: 1417964847
ISBN-13: 9781417964840
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2004
Pages: 72
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.17d