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A Narrative Of The Captivity And Sufferings Of Benjamin Gilbert And His Family: Who Were Taken By The Indians In The Spring Of 1780 is a historical book written by William Walton and published in 1848. The book tells the story of Benjamin Gilbert and his family who were captured by Native American Indians during the spring of 1780. The narrative describes in detail the sufferings and hardships that the family endured during their captivity. The book provides a first-hand account of the Indian's way of life, their customs, and their treatment of their captives. It also sheds light on the historical context of the time period and the conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers. Overall, A Narrative Of The Captivity And Sufferings Of Benjamin Gilbert And His Family is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Native Americans and their interactions with European settlers.To Which Is Prefixed A Short Account Of The Gilbert Family Who Settled At Byberry. And An Appendix, Giving Some Account Of The Captives After Their Return.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.