Samuel G. Drake
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Samuel Gardner Drake was born in Pittsfield, New Hampshire, the son of farmers. In 1805, his father sold his farm and opened a store in Northwood, New Hampshire. In 1818 he became a school teacher. In 1828 he moved to Boston to open the first antiquarian bookstore in the United States. He also studied and wrote about early United States history. In 1847, he was one of the founders of the New England Historic Genealogical Society, and for many years he was the editor of its quarterly Register. He lived in London for two years late in his life. He died of pneumonia in Boston.
Books
Indian Biography Containing The Lives Of More Than Two Hundred Indian Chiefs 1832
Sale of rare and valuable manuscripts, autographs, portraits, maps, etc., of the late Saml. G. Drake
A particular history of the five years French and Indian war in New England and parts adjacent
The witchcraft delusion in New England
"Its rise, progress, and termination, as exhibited by Dr. Cotton Mather in 'The wonders of the invisible world,' and by Mr. Robert Calef in his 'More wonders of the invisible world'"--T.p.
Result of some researches among the British archives for information relative to the founders of New England: made in years 1858, 1859, and 1860
The history & antiquities of Boston
The first book-length chronology of its kind, Modern Irish Literature and Culture: A Chronology identifies, explains, and interrelates events in Irish literature and culture since 1600. Arranged by topical categories, the work connects developments in drama, fiction, poetry, and prose nonfiction to related historical and political events and parallel advances in architecture, art, film, and music. More than a mere listing of facts, this very readable narrative offers original insights based on the best interdisciplinary scholarship. Complete with informative introduction, detailed map of the country, biographical sketches of recurrent figures, bibliography, and comprehensive index, Modern Irish Literature and Culture: A Chronology is destined to become an essential resource for beginning students and established scholars alike.
Indian captivities, or, Life in the wigwam
Published originally in 1839, the volume consists of reprints of the original narratives, without any abridgement and with only minor edits. Contains the accounts of 30 captives; the first in Florida in 1528. The majority of accounts are from the second half of the 18th century.
Biography and history of the Indians of North America from its first discovery
Indian Captivities
Published originally in 1839, the volume consists of reprints of the original narratives, without any abridgement and with only minor edits. Contains the accounts of 30 captives; the first in Florida in 1528. The majority of accounts are from the second half of the 18th century.