Narrative of the Captivity of William Biggs Among the Kickapoo Indians in Illinois in 1788

Biggs, William 1755-1827

ISBN 10: 1021808180 / ISBN 13: 9781021808189

Published by Legare Street Press, 2023

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Narrative of the Captivity of William Biggs Among the Kickapoo Indians in Illinois in 1788
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Publication Date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1021808180
• ISBN 13: 9781021808189
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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William Biggs provides a harrowing account of his captivity among the Kickapoo Indians in the late 18th century. The book offers a first-hand look at the lives of Native Americans during this period, as well as the experiences of white settlers who found themselves in hostile territory. This is an important primary source for anyone studying the history of Native American-white relations in the early United States.

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