A collection of some of the most interesting narratives of Indian warfare in the West : containing an account of the adventures of Colonel Daniel Boone, one of the first settlers of Kentucky, comprehending the most important occurrences relative to its early history : also, an account of the manners, and customs of the Indians, their traditions and religious sentiments, their police or civil government, their discipline and method of war : to which is added, an account of the expeditions of Gen'ls. Harmer, Scott,Wilkinson, St. Clair & Wayne : the whole compiled from the best authorities

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Main Author: Metcalfe, Samuel L. 1798-1856.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lexington, Ky. : William G. Hunt, 1821.
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Table of Contents:
  • Narrative of Colonel Daniel Boon
  • Dr. Knight's narrative
  • Narrative of John Slover
  • Robert Benham's narrative
  • Adam Poe's contest with two Indians
  • David Morgan's remarkable encounter with two Indians
  • Adventures of Jackson Johonnet
  • Narrative of Mrs. Woods and a little girl
  • Attack of the Indians on Cooper's Run
  • Expedition and defeat of General Harmer in 1790
  • Expeditions of Generals Scott and Wilkinson
  • Defeat of General St. Clair by the Indians
  • Indians defeated
  • Depredations of the Indians on the frontiers in 1791, 1792 and 1793
  • Escape of two boys from the Indians
  • Narrative of Captain William Hubbell
  • Defeat of the Indians by General Wayne
  • Narrative of Colonel James Smith
  • Appendix.