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Sketches of the Life and Adventures of Jacob Parkhurst, 1842

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Title

Sketches of the Life and Adventures of Jacob Parkhurst, 1842

Description

Sketches of the life and adventures of Jacob Parkhurst; written with his own hand when about three score and ten years of age, not for speculation or honor, but for the benefit of the rising generation, particularly of his own descendants. Adding a few facts to the many recorded instances of the sufferings of the early pioneers along the Ohio River. Tells of his interactions with Native Americans and his journey west.

Source

Library Collection, Filson Historical Society

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Language

Type

Identifier

Rare Pamphlet B P246 1893
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Citation

Parkhurst, Jacob, “Sketches of the Life and Adventures of Jacob Parkhurst, 1842,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed July 12, 2025, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5090.

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