Diary of Indian captivity, 1758-1759.

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Diary of Indian captivity, 1758-1759.

Original diary, kept by Gist, during his captivity. Contains details of Indian life and treatment of captives.

1 v. (107 p.) ; 12 x 20 cm.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7777288

Princeton University Library

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Gist, Thomas, 1744-

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Thomas Gist was taken prisoner in 1758 by the Wyandot tribe and escaped after a year of captivity. From the description of Journal, 1758-1759. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 122380264 Thomas Gist was taken prisoner the Sept. 14, 1758 within 4 miles of Fort Duquesne by the Wyandot Indians at the defeat of Maj. Grant. He escaped after a year of captivity. From the description of Indian captivity : diary, 1758-1759. (Peking University Libr...