The Captives of Abb's Valley the Massacre & Captivity of Settlers in Virginia by Indians, 1786
By James Moore
- Release Date: 2025-06-20
- Genre: History
Description
In The Captives of Abb's Valley, James Moore recounts a harrowing and deeply personal tale of survival on America's turbulent frontier. Set against the backdrop of the late 18th-century wilderness, this narrative chronicles the brutal attack on a small Virginia settlement and the subsequent captivity of its survivors by Native American warriors. Moore's firsthand account, enriched by family records and local history, provides a vivid and unflinching portrait of the perils faced by early American pioneers. Beyond the bloodshed and hardship, the story grapples with themes of endurance, cultural collision, and the resilience of the human spirit. Moore's work captures not only the violence of the era but also the complexity of frontier relationships between settlers and indigenous peoples. A gripping testament to fortitude and survival, The Captives of Abb's Valley remains a vital piece of early American historical literature, illuminating a dramatic and often overlooked chapter of the nation's past.
