True Stories Of New England Captives: Carried To Canada During The Old French And Indian Wars (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781428618695)

""True Stories of New England Captives: Carried to Canada During the Old French and Indian Wars"" is a historical book written by C. Alice Baker. The book narrates the stories of New Englanders who were captured by the French and their Native American allies during the French and Indian Wars in the 17th and 18th centuries. These captives were taken to Canada, where they lived with the French and the Native Americans. The book is based on primary sources, including letters, diaries, and other historical documents that were written by the captives and their families. The author has used these sources to reconstruct the experiences of the captives, including their capture, their journey to Canada, and their life in captivity. The book provides a detailed account of the cultural differences between the New Englanders and the French and Native Americans, as well as the challenges that the captives faced in adapting to their new environment. It also highlights the efforts made by the captives' families to secure their release and the negotiations that took place between the French and the English. Overall, ""True Stories of New England Captives"" is a fascinating and informative book that sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of American history. It offers a unique perspective on the French and Indian Wars and provides insight into the lives of the people who lived through this tumultuous period in American history.Recounts In Detail The Indian Attacks At Wells And York, Maine, Dover, New Hampshire, And Hatfield, Haverhill, And Deerfield, Massachusetts. Focuses On A Few Of The Participants With Extensive Genealogical And Biographical Data. The Families Treated Are: Baker, Nims, Otis, Plaisted, Rishworth, Rising, Sayward, Sheldon, Silver, Stockwell, Stebbins, Wheelwright, And Williams.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: C. Alice Baker
ISBN-10: 1428618694
ISBN-13: 9781428618695
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/26/2006
Pages: 440
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.41lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.98d