Narrative of the Incidents Attending the Capture, Detention
Item #73351
JOHNSTON, Charles. A Narrative of the Incidents Attending the Capture, Detention, and Ransom of Charles Johnston, of Botetourt County, Virginia, Who Was Made Prisoner by the Indians, on the River Ohio, in the Year 1790; Together with an Interesting Account of the Fate of His Companions, Five in Number, One of Whom Suffered at the Stake. To Which Is Added, Sketches of Indian Character and Manners, with Illustrative Anecdotes. New-York: Printed by J. & J. Harper, 1827. 1st ed. 264pp. Period-style 3/4 black morocco and orig. marbled boards, gilt-decorated raised spine bands. Very light scattered foxing and toning, else very good. HOWES J-158. Ayer 165. Field 784. Graff 2226. "One of the most interesting Indian captivities. The author and three other survivors of an Indian attack on the Ohio River were taken to Lake Erie where an Indian trader, Duchouquet, secured their release. On his return Johnston was questioned by Washington about the British force at Detroit" Streeter Sale 1366.
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