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by Thomas Church (Author), Samuel G. Drake (Other)
""The History Of The Great Indian War Of 1675-1676, Commonly Called Philips War: Also The Old French And Indian Wars, From 1689-1704"" is a historical book written by Thomas Church and published in 1845. The book is a detailed account of the Great Indian War of 1675-1676, also known as King Philip's War, which was fought between the Native American tribes and the English colonists in New England. The book also covers the Old French and Indian Wars that occurred between 1689 and 1704. The author, Thomas Church, was a captain in the colonial militia during King Philip's War and was present during many of the battles described in the book. He provides a firsthand account of the war and the events leading up to it, including the tensions between the Native American tribes and the English colonists. The book includes detailed descriptions of the major battles of King Philip's War, including the siege of Brookfield, the Battle of Great Swamp, and the Battle of Narragansett Fort. It also covers the tactics and strategies used by both sides during the war. In addition to King Philip's War, the book also covers the Old French and Indian Wars, which were fought between the English colonies and the French and their Native American allies. Church provides an overview of the causes and major events of these wars, including the Battle of Quebec and the Deerfield Massacre. Overall, ""The History Of The Great Indian War Of 1675-1676, Commonly Called Philips War: Also The Old French And Indian Wars, From 1689-1704"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the early history of the United States and the conflicts between the colonists and Native American tribes.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.
