Description
| Summary: | In the fall of 1677 Daniel Gookin wrote his Historical account ... as a vindication of the Praying or Christian Indians role during King Philip s War (1675-1676). In this detailed account, Gookin describes the hostilities between the Indian tribes and English settlements in New England and their terrible effect upon the Praying Indians, many of whom were mercilessly attacked by their unconverted tribesmen. Further, he defends the actions of the Praying Indians and relates their general condition and sufferings.
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| Item Description: | Indigenous Histories and Cultures in North America was originally published in 2013, as American Indian Histories and Cultures. The title was changed in 2024.
AM reference: VAULT Ayer MS 3082. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource. |
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| Source of Description, Etc. Note: | Description based on publisher-supplied metadata (viewed January 24, 2024). |
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| Location of Originals/Duplicates Note: | Edward E. Ayer Collection, Newberry Library |
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