An Account of the Remarkable Occurrences in the Life and Travels of Col. James Smith During His Captivity With the Indians in the Years 1755-1759

""An Account of the Remarkable Occurrences in the Life and Travels of Col. James Smith During His Captivity with the Indians in the Years 1755-1759"" is a historical memoir written by Col. James Smith himself. The book provides a detailed account of his experiences during his captivity with the Indians from 1755 to 1759. Smith was captured by the Shawnee tribe during the French and Indian War and spent four years living among them. The book describes the daily life, customs, and beliefs of the Shawnee people, as well as their interactions with other tribes and white settlers. Smith also provides insights into the conflicts between the British and French forces during the war. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of captives during this period and provides a unique perspective on Native American culture and history.This scarce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.

James Smith is Lecturer in English Literature at Durham University. Author of a critical study on the work of Terry Eagleton (2008), he has published widely in journals such as New Theatre Quarterly and Literature and History. He received his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 2007.