Narrative of the Captivity of William Biggs among the Kickapoo Indians in Illinois in 1788

Name: Narrative of the Captivity of William Biggs among the Kickapoo Indians in Illinois in 1788
Author: William Biggs

By William Biggs

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A first-person account recounts travel across Illinois in 1788, when the narrator and a companion are ambushed by a band of Kickapoo. After his horse is shot and his companion wounded, the narrator flees but is overtaken and taken captive; the captors indicate they will not kill him and intend to bring him to a nearby French trading settlement on the Wabash. The narrative details the chase, capture ritual, physical hardships, and the author's early impressions and experiences while held among the Kickapoo.

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William Biggs

William Biggs was an early American frontiersman known for his harrowing account of captivity among the Kickapoo Indians in Illinois in 1788. His work, "Narrative of the Captivity of William Biggs among the Kickapoo Indians in Illinois in 1788," provides a unique perspective on the interactions between European settlers and Native American tribes during a tumultuous period in American history. Biggs's narrative not only recounts his personal experiences but also sheds light on the cultural and social dynamics of the time, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of early American frontier life.

Narrative of the Captivity of William Biggs among the Kickapoo Indians in Illinois in 1788

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