HISTORY OF THE INDIAN WARS by Trumbull, Henry - 1972

Toronto: Coles Canadiana Collection - Coles Publishing, 1972. (vii) 320 pp. Trade paperback format. This was originally published in Boston in 1846. Wear around the edges with some creasing on the spine; no interior markings. The full title of this is: HISTORY OF THE INDIAN WARS: To Which Is Prefixed a Short Account of the Discovery of America by Columbus, and of the Landing of Our Forefathers at Plymouth with Their Most Remarkable Engagements with the Indians in New England from Their First Landing, in 1620, Until the Death of King Philip, in 1679. The Contents are: Foreword to the Coles Historical Edition by Dr. E. P. Patterson; Discovery of America by Columbus; Conquest of Mexico by Cortez; Conquest of Peru by Pizarro; Destruction of the Tribe of Indians Called the Natches; Indian Wars in New England: Commencement of Hostilities with the Natives; Treaty of Peace with Philip, the Celebrated Chief of the Nipnet Tribe; Philip's War Continued; Invasion of New York and New England; Massacre of the Inhabitants of Deerfield; Remarks Relative to the State, Customs and Ludicrous Opinions of the Natives in New England; Remarks on the Indian Customs and Mode of Warfare; Plan for Establishing a Military Settlement; Remarks on Indian Hostilities; Some Account of the Different Tribes; Washington's Expedition; Adventures of Capt. Daniel Boone; Expedition of Gen. Harmer and His Defeat by the Indians; Depredations of Indians; Decisive Battle Gained by the American Army; Expedition of Gen. William H. Harrison Against the Savages; Gen. Harrison's Engagements; War with the Creek Nation; Seminole War; Hostilities with the Indian Tribes; and Remarks on the War with the Florida Indians.. First Printing - First Thus. Soft cover. Very Good. 8vo. Book.