Narrative of a late expedition against the Indians : with an account of the barbarous execution of Col. Crawford; and the wonderful escape of Dr. Knight & John Slover from captivity in 1782. : To which is added, a narrative of the captivity & escape of Mrs. Frances Scott, an inhabitant of Washington County, Virginia.
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ;
no. 35689. Early American imprints. Evans (1639-1800) ; no. 48378. |
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| Online Access: | Evans Digital Edition Evans Digital Edition |
| Item Description: | The narratives were first published in the Freeman's journal, Philadelphia, volume 3, nos. 106-109, April 30-May 21, 1783, at the request of H.H. Brackenridge, by whom they were prepared for publication. On page [3] of the 1783 edition (Evans 17993) is the following statement addressed to the printer: Enclosed are two narratives; one by Dr. Knight, who acted as surgeon in the expedition under Col. Crawford; the other of John Slover. That of Dr. Knight was written by himself at my request; that of Slover was taken down by myself from his mouth as he related it. ... H. Brackenridge. Pittsburgh, Aug. 3, 1782. Date of publication suggested by Bristol. Electronic resource. |
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| Physical Description: | 46 pages ; 14 cm. (18mo) Microform version available in the Readex Early American Imprints series. |
| Place of Publication: | United States -- Massachusetts -- Andover. |