Symmes Thomas (68 results)

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Softcover. viii, 99 pp. National Endowment for the Humanities: Learning Library Program, Boston Public Library. Publication Number 3. Softcover. LCC: 786167 Good condition; on covers: touches of wear on edges, and touches of color loss.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In May 1725, on the contested colonial Maine and New Hampshire frontier, Captain John Lovewell fought his final battle at Piggwacket against Abenaki warriors. The grief here feels raw. Written only months later by minister Thomas Symmes, Historical Memoirs of the Late Fight at Piggwacket combines a vivid colonial American war memoir with an 18th century funeral sermon for Lovewell and the men who fell beside him. Symmes records the course of the action, the courage and suffering of the company, and the religious meanings their community laid upon sacrifice and death. As a primary source battle narrative of Lovewells Fight Piggwacket 1725, this is a rare window into early 18th century New England, the New England Indian wars, and frontier warfare during the Abenaki conflict known in Father Rales War history as Dummers War. Scholars of colonial history, theology, and rhetoric will recognise a valuable colonial history researchers edition, while general readers encounter the stark realities of the colonial Maine New Hampshire frontier in the very language of the time. For military history collectors, it offers both immediacy and reflection, standing out among Dummers War battle accounts as a community mourning its dead while trying to make sense of war. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today, a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the famous "Great Fight" at Pequawket, a pivotal battle in early American history. The author takes the reader back to 1725, immersing them in the perilous world of colonial frontier life and the constant threat of Native American attacks. The book recounts Captain John Lovewell's daring expedition against a band of eighty Indians, led by the notorious warrior Paugus. The narrative vividly portrays the bravery of Lovewell's men, their desperate struggle against overwhelming odds, and the tragic consequences of their encounter. The author, using firsthand accounts and traditional ballads, explores the themes of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of stories to preserve the memory of heroic deeds. The book offers a glimpse into a defining moment in New England's struggle for survival, highlighting the resilience of the colonists and the impact of the "Great Fight" on the region's future. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is focused on the fight at Pigwacket and includes a sermon delivered after the loss of Captain John Lovewell and several of his men. The book begins with a historical account of the battle and includes an elegy written by David lamenting the fallen soldiers of Saul and Jonathan, which the author uses to illustrate how to behave after the death of useful men, especially those who have sacrificed their lives in service to their country. The author laments that Lovewell and his men were killed in spite of being brave and successful soldiers, and emphasizes how their community should act in the aftermath. The second part of the book is a sermon delivered after the battle. The author lays out the sequence of events that occurred, discusses the details of the battle, and ends with a message emphasizing the need for religious devotion, and lamenting the loss of such brave men. The sermon ends with a message of hope and encourages the community to see the situation as an opportunity for religious reflection and improvement. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…