Indian Battles, Captivities, and Adventures. From the Earliest Period to the Present Time.

Brown cloth boards with debossed image to boards, and gilt particulars to spine. 15 woodblock hors texte plates throughout plus lithographed half title. Contents include: Discovery of America by Christopher Columbus -- Landing of our forefathers at Plymouth -- Commencement of hostilities with the natives -- Washington's expedition in 1753, and defeat of General Braddock by the Indians in 1755 -- Expedition and defeat of General Hamer by the Indians, 1790 -- Expeditions of Generals Scott and Wilkinson in May and August 1791 -- Defeat of General St. Clair by the Indians, 1791 -- Depredations of the Indians on the frontiers in 1791, 1792, and 1793 -- Defeat of the Indians by Gen. Wayne, August 20, 1794 -- A narrative of the captivity of Mrs. Johnson -- Burning of Royalton -- Captivity of Zadock Steele -- Events on the North Western frontier from 1794 to 1811 -- Tippecanoe war -- Surrender of Detroit -- Defense of Fort Harrison -- Events of North Western frontier during 1813 -- The Creek war -- The Black Hawk war -- The Florida war -- Incidents in the Border wars of the Mexican Indians -- Recent incidents in the Texas and Mexican Border wars. Foxing, minor thumbing, and occasional unobtrusive staining throughout. No previous owners' names or other markings. Nonetheless, a nice complete copy. 408 pp. 5 x 7 1/2 inches.