Heroism Of Hannah Duston: Together With The Indian Wars Of New England (1875)

The Heroism of Hannah Duston: Together with the Indian Wars of New England is a historical account written by Robert Boodey Caverly and first published in 1875. The book tells the story of Hannah Duston, a colonial American woman who was captured by Native Americans during a raid on her home in Haverhill, Massachusetts in 1697. Along with her newborn baby and several other captives, Duston was taken up the Merrimack River to a Native American settlement in present-day New Hampshire. After being held captive for several days, Duston and two other captives managed to escape and kill ten of their captors, including six men, two women, and two children. Duston and her companions then made their way back to Haverhill, where they became celebrated as heroes for their daring escape and revenge against their captors. In addition to Duston's story, Caverly also provides a detailed account of the Indian Wars of New England, which were a series of conflicts between Native American tribes and European colonists in the 17th and 18th centuries. The book covers topics such as the Pequot War, King Philip's War, and the French and Indian War, and provides insight into the complex relationships between Native Americans and colonists during this period of American history. Overall, The Heroism of Hannah Duston: Together with the Indian Wars of New England is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in early American history, Native American culture, or the role of women in colonial America.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.