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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. cover

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.

By Henry Timberlake
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The author recounts travels to and from the Cherokee country, providing a first‑hand account of its landscape, settlement layout, political organization, social customs, and martial resources. He narrates encounters with Cherokee leaders and the journey of three delegates to London, detailing their experiences and public receptions there. The work intersperses practical reportage, a personal preface defending his conduct and expenses, an accurate map of over‑hill settlements, and a seized Frenchman's journal, combining ethnographic observation with travel narrative and documentary appendices.

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Henry Timberlake

Henry Timberlake was an English soldier and explorer known for his unique account of his travels with three Cherokee Indians to England in 1762. His work, "The Memoirs of Lieut. Henry Timberlake," provides a detailed observation of the Cherokee culture, government, and customs, as well as his experiences during their stay in London. Timberlake's memoirs are notable for their firsthand insights into the interactions between Native Americans and European settlers during a pivotal time in American history. His writings contribute to the understanding of early American and Native American relations, making them a valuable resource for historians and readers interested in this era.

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