To this edition of the work is added a concise history of the aborigines of New England and of their wars with the English, together with anecdotes and biographical sketches of their chiefs. This part of the work comes from original authority, and is closely connected with the history of our fathers while in their forlorn condition. It forms a distinct treatise at the end of the volume. This production is now submitted to the candid judgment of the public; the materials are derived from the most authentic sources, and are condensed in as limited a space as would consist with propriety and convenience. It is hoped that the reader will not complain of redundancy. Minuteness of detail is indispensable in the delineation of individual character, or in a faithful relation of transactions under the most trying circumstances. Should errors be detected in this compilation, the author would only observe, that perfect works come only from perfect wisdom, but if assiduity and care can bring any work to a respectable standard of correctness, he may, in this instance, have some grounds to hope for public approbation. JAMES THACHER. PLYMOUTH, Sept. 1st, 1835. Execution of John Billington 72 | Freeman, Rev. Mr. Frederick 292 of three young men of three Indians 82 293 135 Freeholders granted house 19, 22 Frink, Rev. Thomas 284 147 Faunce, Thomas, Elder 29, 145 his ordination and charge First embarkation of Pilgrims 15 277 339 First white child born 23 First selectmen 89 Gray, Edward, and descend- |