Leith's Narrative

In 1774, when a lad of seventeen, the orphan John Leith was adopted by an old Delaware Indian. This is his story of eighteen years with the Indians, his return to society and his conversion to Christianity. The illustrated notes by Mr. Butterfield enhance the story and give the reader a better understanding of the events that occurred.

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