Product Description
by Nehemiah How (Author), Victor Hugo Palsts (Introduction by)
""A Narrative of the Captivity of Nehemiah How in 1745-1747"" is a memoir written by Nehemiah How, detailing his experience of being taken captive by the Native American tribe, the Abenakis, during the French and Indian War. The book was first published in 1780 and was republished in 1904. In the book, How describes his capture and subsequent journey through the wilderness, as well as his interactions with the Abenakis and their way of life. He also provides insight into the political and military climate of the time, including the tensions between the French and English, and the role of Native American tribes in the conflict. Throughout the narrative, How recounts the hardships he faced during his captivity, including physical and emotional abuse, starvation, and the loss of his companions. He also reflects on his own personal growth and spiritual journey during this time. Overall, ""A Narrative of the Captivity of Nehemiah How in 1745-1747"" provides a firsthand account of the experiences of a captive during a tumultuous period in American history, shedding light on the complex relationships between European settlers, Native American tribes, and the forces that shaped the continent.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.
