A treatise on the mode and manner of Indian war : their tactics, discipline and encampments, the various methods they practise, in order to obtain the advantage, by ambush, surprise, surrounding, &c. : ways and means proposed to prevent the Indians from obtaining the advantage : a chart, or plan of marching, and encamping, laid down, whereby we may undoubtedly surround them, if we have men sufficient : also, a brief account of twenty-three campaigns, carried on against the Indians with the events since the year 1755, Gov. Harrison's included / by Col. James Smith ; likewise, some abstracts selected from his journal, while in captivity with the Indians, relative to the wars, which was publised [sic] many years ago but few of them now to be found.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Smith, James, 1737-1813
Corporate Authors: Edward E. Ayer Collection (Newberry Library), Adam Matthew Digital (Firm)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Paris, Ky. : Printed by Joel R. Lyle, 1812.
Series:American Indian histories and cultures.
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Description
Item Description:Principally a reprint of the latter part of the author's An account of the remarkable occurrences in the life and travels of Col. James Smith. Lexington, 1799. cf. W.R. Jillson. A bibl. of the life and writings of Col. James Smith.
Physical Description:1 online resource (59 pages) : illustrations
Location of Originals/Duplicates Note:Edward E. Ayer Collection, Newberry Library