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May 21, 1793
The New Hampshire Gazette
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Saybrook on May 4, Capt. Daniel Clark and Mr. Phineas Pratt killed 25 large black snakes in the woods near a rock ledge after discovering two. Returning later, they found boys who killed 27 more, totaling 52 fierce snakes repulsed.
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SAY BROOK, May 4.
Singular Engagement.
Capt. Daniel Clark and Mr. Phineas Pratt, of this town, being a few days since at work in the woods, near a ledge of rocks, discovered two Black Snakes, which they killed: a few moments after which, they found themselves surrounded by a very great number of the same species of snakes, which they engaged and killed 25 of them; the remainder retreated. The men then left the ground, but soon after returning, they found some boys in the same place, engaged with a larger number than appeared at the first rencounter; the snakes were again repulsed, leaving on the ground 27 more dead: which added to those killed before, makes in the whole 52. They were of the largest of their kind, and very fierce.
Singular Engagement.
Capt. Daniel Clark and Mr. Phineas Pratt, of this town, being a few days since at work in the woods, near a ledge of rocks, discovered two Black Snakes, which they killed: a few moments after which, they found themselves surrounded by a very great number of the same species of snakes, which they engaged and killed 25 of them; the remainder retreated. The men then left the ground, but soon after returning, they found some boys in the same place, engaged with a larger number than appeared at the first rencounter; the snakes were again repulsed, leaving on the ground 27 more dead: which added to those killed before, makes in the whole 52. They were of the largest of their kind, and very fierce.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Snake Encounter
Black Snakes
Killing Snakes
Woods Battle
Saybrook
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Daniel Clark
Mr. Phineas Pratt
Where did it happen?
Woods Near A Ledge Of Rocks, Saybrook
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Daniel Clark
Mr. Phineas Pratt
Location
Woods Near A Ledge Of Rocks, Saybrook
Event Date
A Few Days Since May 4
Story Details
Capt. Clark and Mr. Pratt killed two black snakes, then fought off many more, killing 25. Returning, they saw boys kill 27 more, totaling 52 large, fierce snakes repulsed.