A Narrative Of The Incidents Attending The Capture, Detention, And Ransom Of Charles Johnston, Of Botetourt County, Virginia (1827) - Johnston, Charles
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A Narrative of the Incidents Attending the Capture, Detention, and Ransom of Charles Johnston, of Botetourt County, Virginia is a historical book written by Charles Johnston himself in 1827. The book is a first-hand account of Johnston's experience when he was captured by a group of Native Americans and held captive for several months before he was eventually ransomed. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which narrates a different aspect of Johnston's ordeal. The first chapter describes his capture and the events that led up to it. Johnston was on a hunting trip when he was…mehr

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A Narrative of the Incidents Attending the Capture, Detention, and Ransom of Charles Johnston, of Botetourt County, Virginia is a historical book written by Charles Johnston himself in 1827. The book is a first-hand account of Johnston's experience when he was captured by a group of Native Americans and held captive for several months before he was eventually ransomed. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which narrates a different aspect of Johnston's ordeal. The first chapter describes his capture and the events that led up to it. Johnston was on a hunting trip when he was ambushed by a group of Native Americans, who took him captive and held him for ransom. The subsequent chapters describe Johnston's life in captivity, his interactions with his captors, and his attempts to escape. Johnston provides vivid descriptions of the Native American way of life, their customs, and their beliefs. He also describes the harsh conditions he endured during his captivity, including hunger, thirst, and exposure to the elements.The final chapters of the book detail Johnston's eventual release and his return home. He describes the negotiations that led to his ransom, as well as his emotional reunion with his family and friends. Overall, A Narrative of the Incidents Attending the Capture, Detention, and Ransom of Charles Johnston, of Botetourt County, Virginia is an important historical document that provides insight into the experiences of individuals who were captured by Native Americans during the early years of American history. Johnston's account is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of the United States.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.