Relive a pivotal 18th‑century frontier clash through a detailed, soldier’s-eye account.
This nonfiction volume compiles a historical narrative of Captain Lovewell’s expeditions and the Piggwacket battle, blending battlefield action with the voices of those who lived it. Rich in names, dates, and contemporaneous reflections, it offers a window into early New England warfare and the people who shaped it.
Explore the events leading to the fight, the courage of the soldiers, and the lasting memory of a significant frontier engagement. The edition includes eyewitness reports, attestation pages, and notes on how this history was recorded and published in its own time.
- A clear, readable account of Lovewell’s march and the Piggwacket clash, rooted in primary sources.
- Lists of the fallen and wounded, with context about the aftermath and commemoration.
- Discussion of historical editions, narrators, and how the story circulated in the colonial era.
- Context for readers curious about early American warfare and local frontier history.
Ideal for readers of colonial history, local New England studies, and those curious about how battles are recorded and remembered.