Reprint of: A narrative of the incidents attending the capture, detention, and ransom of Charles Johnston, of Botetourt County, Virginia, who was made prisoner by the Indians, on the river Ohio, in the year 1790 together with an interesting account of the fate of his companions, five in number, one of whom suffered at the stake to which are added, sketches of Indian character and manners, with illustrative anecdotes. New York : Printed by J. & J. Harper, 1827.

Statement of responsibility from cover.

"The text of this book has been retyped, maintaining the original spelling"--Title page verso.

"Reprinted in 2008 with a new preface"--Title page verso.

"Reprinted in 2008 by Historic Sandusky Foundation, Salem Historical Society, [and] Historical Society of Western Virginia"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references.