Indian captivity; a true narrative of the capture of Rev. O.M. Spencer by the Indians, in the neighbourhood of Cincinnati. Written by himself. [Great Americana series] [

Published by New York : Readex Microprint, 1966 [Originally: Published by B. waugh and T. Mason; J. Collord, printer, 1835.], 1966

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157 pages : illustrations.; LC: E87; Dewey: 970.1 ; OCLC: 428428931 ; LCCN: 66-26324 ; textured faux red leather ; no dustjacket ; "I had time only to cast a brief glance at the shocking scene before me; to see Mr. Light, who, although wounded in the left arm, was with his right swimming out into the river, about a hundred yards from the shore ; the dead body of the stranger lying just in the edge of the water; Mrs. Coleman about two rods out in the river, her clothes spread over the water, and with her head near its surface, appatently floating, and the desolate canoe slowly descending with the current, when the Indian who had taken me prisoner, and who still held my hand, led me on; and followed by his companion, whose tomahawk was extended almost over my head, soon began to climb the high hill bordering the Ohio. Crossing the road a short distance, we stopped a few moments on the hill's side'; the Indians casting their keen glances around them, and listening intently as if hearing some sound indicative of danger, then, apparently satisfied that they were undiscovered, resumed their retreat, and quickly gaining the top of the hill, ran off in a northerly direction at the height of my speed, one of them still holding me by my hand, the other following with his uplifted tomahawk."; FINE, illustrated.…

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Title
Indian captivity; a true narrative of the capture of Rev. O.M. Spencer by the Indians, in the neighbourhood of Cincinnati. Written by himself. [Great Americana series] [
Author
Spencer, Oliver M., 1781-1838.
Publisher
New York : Readex Microprint, 1966 [Originally: Published by B. waugh and T. Mason; J. Collord, printer, 1835.]
Publication year
1966
Condition
Fine
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Book Type
Book
Binding
Hardcover

Joseph Valles - Books

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