History of the Pequot War - Charles Orr

History of the Pequot War is a book written by Charles Orr in 1897. The book is a compilation of contemporary accounts of the Pequot War that took place in 1637. The Pequot War was fought between the Pequot tribe and the English colonists from Massachusetts Bay, Connecticut, and Plymouth colonies. The war resulted in the near-annihilation of the Pequot tribe and the establishment of English dominance in the region.The book features first-hand accounts of the war from four English colonists who participated in the conflict: John Mason, John Underhill, Lion Gardiner, and Philip Vincent. These accounts provide a detailed and vivid description of the events leading up to the war, the battles, and the aftermath.The book also includes an introduction by the author, which provides historical context and background information on the Pequot War. The introduction also discusses the significance of the war in the history of the United States and its impact on the relationship between Native Americans and European colonizers.Overall, History of the Pequot War is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of early colonial America, Native American history, and the impact of colonization on indigenous peoples. The book provides a unique perspective on the Pequot War, as it features first-hand accounts from those who were involved in the conflict.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.

EAN: 9781104179540