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Samuel G. Drake

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.

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United States historian and antiquarian (1798-1875)

Born	11 October 1798
Died	14 June 1875

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Magnalia Christi Americana: Or, the Ecclesiastical History of New-England, from Its First Planting, in the Year 1620, unto the Year of Our Lord 1698

by Samuel G. Drake and Thomas Robbins First published in 2015
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The Book of the Indians: Or, Biography and History of the Indians of North America from its first discovery to the year 1841

by Samuel G. Drake
First published in 1841
12 editions, 5 ebooks
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Indian biography containing the lives of more than two hundred Indian chiefs: also such others of that race as have rendered their names conspicuous in the history of North America ... giving at large their most celebrated speeches, memorable sayings, numerous anecdotes and a history of their wars, much of which is taken from manuscripts never before published

by Samuel G. Drake
First published in 1832
12 editions, 3 ebooks
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Biography and history of the Indians of North America: from its first discovery.

by Samuel G. Drake
First published in 1834
11 editions, 4 ebooks
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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.

by Samuel G. Drake
First published in 1866
9 editions, 3 ebooks
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Indian captivities: or, Life in the wigwam; being true narratives of captives who have been carried away by the Indians, from the frontier settlements of the United States, from the earliest period to the present time.

by Samuel G. Drake
First published in 1839
9 editions, 2 ebooks
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The aboriginal races of North America: comprising biographical sketches of eminent individuals, and an historical account of the different tribes, from the first discovery of the continent to the present period, and a copious analytical index

by Samuel G. Drake
First published in 1859
9 editions, 5 ebooks
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Annals of Witchcraft in New England: And Elsewhere in the United States, from Their First Settlement. Drawn Up from Unpublished and Other Well ... of Witches and Their Instigator, the Devil

by Samuel G. Drake First published in 2018
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History of Philip's War, Commonly Called the Great Indian War, of 1675 and 1676. Also, of the French and Indian Wars at the Eastward, in 1689, 1690, 1692, 1696, And 1704

by Benjamin Church, Thomas Church, and Samuel G. Drake First published in 2012
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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; Volume 7

by Samuel G. Drake and Robert Calef First published in 1970
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A particular history of the five years French and Indian war in New England and parts adjacent: from its declaration by the King of France, March 15, 1744, to the treaty with the Eastern Indians, Oct. 16, 1749, sometimes called Governor Shirley's war. With a memoir of Major-General Shirley, accompanied by his portrait and other engravings

by Samuel G. Drake
First published in 1870
5 editions, 2 ebooks
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The book of the Indians of North America: comprising details in the lives of about five hundred chiefs and others, the most distinguished among them, also a history of their wars, their manners and customs, speeches of orators &c. from their first being known to Europeans to the present time ... peopling of America

by Samuel G. Drake First published in 1833
5 editions, 1 ebook
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Genealogical and Biographical Account of the Family of Drake in America. with Some Notices of the Antiquities Connected with the Early Times of Persons of the Name in England

by Samuel G. Drake First published in 2017
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Biography and history of the Indians of North America: comprising a general account of them ... Also, a history of their wars; their manners and customs ... Likewise exhibiting an analysis of ... the great question of the first peopling of America

by Samuel G. Drake
First published in 1836
4 editions, 2 ebooks
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Indian captivities or, life in the wigwam: being true narratives of captives who have been carried away by the Indians ; from the frontier settlements of the U.S. ; from the earliest period to the present time

by Samuel G. Drake First published in 1851
4 editions, 1 ebook
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The old Indian chronicle: being a collection of exceeding rare tracts written and published in the time of King Philip's war, by persons residing in the country; to which are now added marginal notes and Chronicles of the Indians from the discovery of America to the present time. By S. G. Drake

by Samuel G. Drake First published in 1836
4 editions, 1 ebook
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Annals of witchcraft in New England: and elsewhere in the United States, from their first settlement

by Samuel G. Drake
First published in 1869
4 editions, 3 ebooks
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Result of Some Researches among the British Archives for Information Relative to the Founders of New England : Made in Years 1858, 1859, and 1860: Originally Collected for and Published in the New England Historical and Genealogical Register, and Now Corre

by Samuel G. Drake First published in 2018
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The history and antiquities of Boston ...: from its settlement in 1630, to the year 1770. Also, an introductory history of the discovery and settlement of New England. With notes, critical and illustrative

by Samuel G. Drake First published in 1856
3 editions, 1 ebook
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A memoir of the Rev. Cotton Mather, D. D.: with a genealogy of the family of Mather.

by Samuel G. Drake
First published in 1851
3 editions, 2 ebooks
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United States historian and antiquarian (1798-1875)

Born	11 October 1798
Died	14 June 1875

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OLID: OL322681A
ISNI: 0000000109129319
Library of Congress Names: n50027520
Project Gutenberg: 45749
VIAF: 69276397
Wikidata: Q7411460
Inventaire.io: wd:Q7411460

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Samuel Gardner Drake
Samuel G (Samuel Gardner) 17 Drake
Samuel G. (Samuel Gardner) 17 Drake
Samuel G Drake
samuel g. drake

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