According to Peter's own account; his farm was attacked in 1754; during what became known as the French and Indian War; and he was captured by the Indians; who forced him to travel with them as a slave. After escaping; he joined the British Army to fight the French and their Indian allies but his regiment was forced to surrender and he was taken to Canada as a prisoner of war. Eventually; the POWs were exchanged for French prisoners and Peter found himself free. He made his way back to Scotland and tracked down the men who were behind his initial kidnapping; taking them to court in a landmark case that exposed the scandal of slave trading. Once settled in Edinburgh; Peter became a publican; writer; publisher; and entrepreneur. He developed Edinburgh's first Penny Post system; launched a weekly magazine; and shamelessly exploited his experiences for profit. A well-known figure; especially in the law courts; his 1788 divorce case scandalized the city—and provided further fodder for his autobiographical pen. Brimming with action and adventure; Indian Peter is a true-life tale of abduction; war; courtroom drama; and survival against the odds.
#1678509 in Books Seaforth Publishing 2008-02-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.50 x 1.18 x 9.88l; 4.45 #File Name: 1844157008400 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy star gazerloved it3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Impressive naval historyBy Catherine MillarFrom an American point of view; it is helpful to know facts about the British Royal Navy in the American Revolution and the years before it. This book is as complete a view of all the British naval ships of the period as can be assembled; and the information it contains has been sought by researchers for a long time; so this book is extremely useful for that small niche of people.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Indispenable for any Naval HistorianBy Rein VirkmaaExcellent reference source laid out in an entirely useful and presentable manner.A good base for any additional information as it turns up. Couldn't be any better.
