Narratives Of Captivities

Narratives of Captivities: Incidents Attending the Capture, Detention, and Ransom of Charles Johnston of Virginia is a book written by Charles Johnston himself, detailing his experiences of being captured, detained, and eventually ransomed during the French and Indian War in the mid-18th century. The book provides an account of the events leading up to his capture, the conditions of his captivity, and the negotiations that ultimately led to his release. Johnston's story sheds light on the dangers and uncertainties faced by early American settlers, as well as the complex relationships between different groups of people during this time period. The book was originally published in 1827 and this edition was published in 1905.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.