Narrative of the Capture and Burning of Fort Massachusetts by the French and Indians, in the Time of the war of 1744-1749 ... Written at the Time by one of the Captives, the Rev. Mr. John Norton. Now First Published With Notes

This remarkable historical document recounts the capture and burning of Fort Massachusetts during the French and Indian War. Written by one of the captives, the Rev. John Norton, it provides a firsthand account of the events leading up to the attack and the brutal realities of life as a prisoner of war.
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