Rare Antique Book Entitled "Indian Wars of the United
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A rare leather hardback edition of "Indian Wars of the United States" by William V. Moore, pseudonym for John Frost | Published Philadelphia, Jas. B. Smith & Co. in 1858 | Full title: Indian wars of the United States, from the discovery to the present time : with accounts of the origin, manners, superstitions, &c. of the aborigines from the best authorities | The book provides an early account of Indian conflicts with European settlers since the discovery of the New World | Contains over 70 illustrations with many that are hand tinted | Shows good overall condition | Dimensions: 6.25" W x 9" H. John Frost, a Philadelphia school teacher turned writer [Image 8: Portrait of Frost], was born in Kennebunk, Maine, in 1800 and educated at Bowdoin and Harvard. He spent the majority of his early career as a teacher and a principal. When not engaged in the training of minds, Frost pursued his literary ambitions. FrostÕs passion for teaching proved ÒincongruousÓ with his love of literature, and Òliterature triumphed.Ó In the years following his resignation from teaching, John Frost produced numerous popular history related books.
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Rare Antique Book Entitled "Indian Wars of the United
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