A narrative of the causes which led to Philip's Indian war, of 1675 and 1676 / / by John Easton, of Rhode Island ; with other documents concerning this event in the office of the secretary of state of New York ; prepared from the originals, with an introduction and notes. by Franklin B. Hough.
"The edition of this work is limited to one hundred copies."
Includes index.
Original document: Book.
Contents
Introduction.--A relation of the Indian war by Mr. Easton of Rhode Island, 1675.--Papers relating to Philip's Indian war.--Record of a court martial held at Newport, R. I., in August 1676, for the trial of Indians charged with being engaged in Philip's designs.
Summary
Reprinted in the old style from the original work, this volume contains the account of the armed conflict between New England settlers and their native neighbors that became known as King Philip's War. The editor of the original volume also includes related materials that provide context for the war, as well as a record of a 17th century court-martial, trying some Native American allies of King Philip.