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by Mary Lee Keister Talbot (Author)
The Dyer Settlement: The Fort Seybert Massacre, Fort Seybert, West Virginia is a historical non-fiction book written by Mary Lee Keister Talbot. The book explores the events that led up to the Fort Seybert Massacre, which took place in present-day West Virginia in 1758. The massacre was a brutal attack on a settlement of European-American settlers by Native American tribes, resulting in the deaths of many men, women, and children. Talbot's book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the massacre, including the tensions between the Native American tribes and the settlers, as well as the political and social climate of the time. The book also delves into the aftermath of the massacre, including the impact it had on the surviving settlers and the wider community. The author draws on a range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records, to provide a comprehensive and detailed account of the massacre and its historical context. The book is aimed at readers with an interest in American history, particularly those interested in the early colonial period and the interactions between Native Americans and European settlers. Overall, The Dyer Settlement: The Fort Seybert Massacre, Fort Seybert, West Virginia is a well-researched and engaging work of historical non-fiction that sheds light on a little-known event in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
