The History Of King Philip's War

The History Of King Philip�������s War is a book written by Thomas Church that provides a detailed account of the conflict between the Native American tribes of New England and the English colonists in the late 17th century. The book covers the events leading up to the war, including the tensions between the Wampanoag tribe and the English settlers, and the eventual outbreak of hostilities in 1675. In addition to the war with King Philip, the book also covers several expeditions against the French and their Native American allies in the eastern parts of New England in the years 1689, 1690, 1692, 1696 and 1704. Church, who was a captain in the colonial militia, provides a first-hand account of these expeditions and the battles that took place.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific period of the conflict. It includes detailed descriptions of the battles, the tactics used by both sides, and the political and social factors that contributed to the conflict. Church also provides insights into the Native American culture and their way of life, which helps to contextualize the conflict.Overall, The History Of King Philip�������s War is a comprehensive and detailed account of one of the most significant conflicts in early American history. It provides valuable insights into the complex relationships between the Native American tribes and the English colonists, and sheds light on the challenges of building a new society in a foreign land.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.