Massacre on the Merrimack: Hannah Duston's Captivity and Revenge in Colonial America by Jay Atkinson

Massacre on the Merrimack: Hannah Duston's Captivity and Revenge in Colonial America

Jay Atkinson

320 pages first pub 2015 (editions)

nonfiction history challenging informative slow-paced
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Massacre on the Merrimack: Hannah Duston's Captivity and Revenge in Colonial America by Jay Atkinson is a gripping and meticulously researched historical narrative that will captivate readers who are drawn to stories of resilience, survival, and the complexities of colonial America, making it a perfect fit for history buffs, fans of true crime, and anyone fascinated by the untold stories of women's empowerment and the early struggles for control of the New World.

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Early on March 15, 1697, a band of Abenaki warriors in service to the French raided the English frontier village of Haverhill, Massachusetts. Striking swiftly, the Abenaki killed twenty-seven men, women, and children, and took thirteen captives, i...

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