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The Sampson Narrative of Jacob and Frederick Sampson
A lengthy colonial era tale recounts Jacob Sampson and his sons near Champlain, their capture, sieges, and escapes from captivity, including Jacob's miraculous survival after a venomous encounter with a snake and his ultimate return to safety, with Frederick’s perilous trek and the miraculous imagination of a letter from beyond. The piece blends, with archival tone, dramatic personal ordeal and a closing note questioning the tale’s veracity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nortan
Pierces
Cal Stone
Mr. Sturmmons
al Jowsan
Sampans
Isin Davha
Aber
Tellion
Fredrick
Jacob
Thomas
Lavin
Beetou
Uuat
Thor Nin
Danny Pring
Frederick
Scanele
Hyuk
Nak
Txeehence
Tea Way
Albay
Vermont
Buick
Mr. Stone
Sampson
Patiett
Suegoon
Aick
Snake
Baing
Jacob Sammons
Elis
Sorel
Champlain
Uguing
Sumpaon
Knowgly
Steele
Montreal
St. Lawrence
Cedars
Schenectada
Sehonectady
Yer Watt
de Witt
Hader
Bourbarral
Sampson Gamatona
Marbletown
Aaid de Witt
Philadelphis
Mr. Stane
Sammonses
Providence