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United States—History
Bowen, Benjamin F.
America discovered by the Welsh in 1170 A. D. 1876 g73.i B66
Attempt to establish as an historical fact the voyages to America of
the legendary Welsh prince, Madoc.
Bradford, Alden.
History of Massachusetts for two hundred years, from
the year 1620 to 1820. 1835
^74.4 B681
"For the period of the Revolution it contains the substance of the
author's larger works, though with the omission of much of the
purely political history. The outline of the earlier history of the
colony and province, and the later history of the state, is clearly and
effectively presented." Larned's Literature of American history.
Church, Benjamin.
History of King Philip's war; with an introduction and
notes by H. M. Dexter. 1865. (Library of New-England
history, no.2.)
T973-2 C468
Not a history of the war, but of that part of it which was fought in
southeastern New England. It is a carefully prepared edition of
Col. Church's "Entertaining passages relating to Philip's war," one of
the most interesting and realistic narratives of Indian warfare which
has come down to us. The editor has added notes explaining all
points of topographical and genealogical interest. Condensed from
Larned's Literature of American history.
Clark, Galen.
Indians of the Yosemite valley and vicinity; their history,
customs and traditions; with an appendix of useful
information for Yosemite visitors. 1904
970.1 C52
The author was for 24 years guardian of the Yosemite valley. His
book is a useful supplement to the regular guides. It is chiefly
devoted to descriptions of the Indians of the region, with whom the
author was always on terms of intimacy.
Croffut, William Augustus, & Morris, J. M.
Military and civil history of Connecticut during the war of
1861-65; comprising a detailed account of the various
regiments and batteries, and biographical sketches of
many heroic soldiers. 1868
1^73.7 C88
Drake, Francis Samuel, ed.
Tea leaves; a collection of letters and documents relating
to the shipment of tea to the American colonies in 1773,
by the East India Tea Company; with an introduction,
notes and biographical notices of the Boston tea party.
1884 rg73. 3 D786
"The letters of the American consignees to the East India Company and
accompanying documents form the most valuable portion of the book.
The introduction. . .contains all the traditions and stories, including
biographical notices, of those who are supposed to have taken part
in the destruction of the tea. This part of the book is interesting but
it is highly uncritical." Larned's Literature of American history.
Drake, Samuel Gardner,
Particular history of the five years French and Indian war
in New England and parts adjacent, from its declaration
by the king of France, March 15, 1744 to the treaty
with the eastern Indians, Oct. 16, 1749, sometimes
called Governor Shirley's war; with a memoir of Majorgeneral
Shirley. 1870 973-2 D787
"The horrors of border warfare. . .are brought out with clearness and
force.. .In the valuable appendices Rev. John Norton's Redeemed
captive, and a part of Rev. Th. Prince's thanksgiving sermon,
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