Crawford's Defeat: A Tale of the Frontier in 1812
by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County
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CRAWFORD’S A TALE OF THE FRONTIER IN 1812 by the Staff of the Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County in 1954 is a historical account of the War of 1812 and the Indian warfare that terrorized settlements on the Midwestern frontier. The story revolves around an incident involving Archibald Crawford, who boasts of his bravery in the face of danger from Indians. However, a practical joke played on him by fellow villagers leads to a night of chaos and fear, with the entire town believing they are under attack. The villagers rally together, forming a makeshift defense and organizing search pa...
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