A Narrative Of An Extraordinary Escape Out Of The Hands Of The Indians, In The Gulf Of St. Lawrence (1905)

""A Narrative Of An Extraordinary Escape Out Of The Hands Of The Indians, In The Gulf Of St. Lawrence"" is a historical book written by Gamaliel Smethurst and published in 1905. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experience of being captured by the indigenous people of the Gulf of St. Lawrence during the 18th century. The narrative begins with the author's arrival in Quebec, Canada, where he was sent as a missionary to preach the Gospel to the native people. However, his mission took a dramatic turn when he was captured by a group of Indians who were hostile towards the Europeans. The book details the author's captivity, the harsh treatment he received, and his eventual escape with the help of a Frenchman who was also held captive. The narrative provides a vivid description of the author's journey through the wilderness, his encounters with different tribes, and his struggles to survive in a hostile environment.The book also sheds light on the complex relationship between the Europeans and the indigenous people during the colonial era. The author's experience highlights the cultural differences, misunderstandings, and conflicts that existed between the two groups.Overall, ""A Narrative Of An Extraordinary Escape Out Of The Hands Of The Indians, In The Gulf Of St. Lawrence"" is a compelling and insightful account of a historical event that offers a unique perspective on the early interactions between the Europeans and the indigenous people of North 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.