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| Author | Timberlake, Henry, -1765 |
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| LoC No. | 07009859 |
| Title |
The Memoirs of Lieut. Henry Timberlake (Who Accompanied the Three Cherokee Indians to England in the Year 1762)
Containing Whatever He Observed Remarkable, Or Worthy of Public Notice, During His Travels to and from That Nation; Wherein the Country, Government, Genius, and Customs of the Inhabitants, Are Authentically Described. Also the Principal Occurrences During Their Residence in London. Illustrated With an Accurate Map of Their Over-hill Settlement, and a Curious Secret Journal, Taken by the Indians Out of the Pocket of a Frenchman They Had Killed. |
| Alternate Title | The Memoirs of Lieutenant Henry Timberlake |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Memoirs of Lieut. Henry Timberlake" is a historical account written in the mid-18th century. The book chronicles the author’s experiences and observations during his travels with three Cherokee Indians to England, detailing the customs, government, and culture of the Cherokee people as well as Timberlake's perilous journey. It provides readers with a unique perspective on the relationship between Indigenous Americans and Europeans during a tumultuous period in North American history. At the start of the memoir, Timberlake introduces himself and reflects on his military career and motivations for writing. He details his early expeditions, the battles fought, and hardships endured, leading up to his eventual encounter with the Cherokee. The opening portion describes Timberlake’s initial thoughts and challenges, including his military commissions and observations about the Cherokee Nation, painting a vivid picture of life in the 18th century and establishing the groundwork for his experiences during his time with the Cherokees and his journey back home. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 |
| Subject | Cherokee Indians -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65256 |
| Release Date | May 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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