Publisher's Synopsis
A Narrative Of The Incidents Attending The Capture, Detention, And Ransom Of Charles Johnston, Of Botetourt County, Virginia (1827) is a memoir written by Charles Johnston himself. The book details his experiences of being captured and held for ransom by Native Americans in the early 19th century. Johnston was a resident of Botetourt County, Virginia, and was on a hunting trip when he was taken captive by a group of Shawnee Indians. The memoir describes the harsh conditions he faced during his captivity, including the physical and emotional tolls of being held against his will. The book also recounts the negotiations for his release, including the role of his family and community in securing his freedom. Overall, A Narrative Of The Incidents Attending The Capture, Detention, And Ransom Of Charles Johnston, Of Botetourt County, Virginia (1827) offers a unique perspective on the relationships between Native Americans and settlers during this time period.Who Was Made Prisoner By The Indians, On The River Ohio, In The Year 1790. Together With An Interesting Account Of The Fate Of His Companions, Five In Number, One Of Whom Suffered At The Stake. To Which Are Added, Sketches Of Indian Character And Manners, With Illustrative Anecdotes.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.
