Heroism Of Hannah Duston

The book ""Heroism of Hannah Duston: Together with the Indian Wars of New England"" was written by Robert Boodey Caverly and first published in 1875. The book is a historical account of the Indian Wars that occurred in New England during the 17th and 18th centuries, with a particular focus on the story of Hannah Duston.Hannah Duston was a colonist who was captured by Native Americans during a raid on her town in 1697. Along with her newborn baby and several other captives, she was taken to a remote island in the Merrimack River. While there, she and two other captives managed to escape and kill ten of their captors, including six women and two children.The book details the events leading up to Duston's capture, her time in captivity, and her eventual escape and return to her family. It also provides a broader historical context for the Indian Wars of New England, including the causes and consequences of these conflicts.Overall, ""Heroism of Hannah Duston: Together with the Indian Wars of New England"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on an important period in American history. It is recommended for anyone interested in the history of colonial America, Native American history, or the history of warfare in general.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.