King Philip

by John S.C. Abbott

Formatted for Kindle. Linked Contents. Illustrated.

CONTENTS.
I. LANDING OF THE PILGRIMS
II. MASSASOIT
III. CLOUDS OF WART
IV. THE PEQUOT WAR
V. COMMENCEMENT OF THE REIGN OF KING PHILIP
VI. COMMENCEMENT OF HOSTILITIES
VII. AUTUMN AND WINTER CAMPAIGNS
VIII. CAPTIVITY OF MRS. ROWLANDSON
IX. THE INDIANS VICTORIOUS
X. THE VICISSITUDES OF WAR
XI. DEATH OF KING PHILIP
XII. CONCLUSION OF THE WAR

Genres: History

412 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1857

About the author

John Stevens Cabot Abbott (Andover Theological Seminary; Bowdoin College, 1825) was a historian, Congregationalist pastor, and pedagogical writer. With his brothers, including Gorham and Jacob Abbott, he was a co-founder of Abbott Collegiate Institute for Young Ladies in New York City.

Reviews

[Marta E C R · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brutal, but glad I read this. It will be very helpful in reading Jill Lepore’s book on King Philip’s War. Knowing this history matters.

[J · Rating 4 out of 5]

Like many early accounts of Native American conflicts this is by turns fascinating, repetitive, horrifying, suspicious, and thought provoking. It’s insightful in ways more modern interpretations can never be.