
Bloody American History, Long Before the Founders
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The Deerfield Massacre of 1704
Exploring the historical event where French and Native American raiders attacked an English colonial settlement, leading to settlers being slaughtered, kidnapped, and taken hostage. Author James L. Swanson discusses the significance of the Deerfield Massacre in the early, dangerous era of America before well-known historical figures were born.
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