The Land of the Miamis by Elmore Barce
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"The Land of the Miamis" by Elmore Barce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the struggles in securing possession of the Northwest Territory from the end of the American Revolution through to 1812, with a focus on the various Indian conflicts that arose during this period. The narrative highlights key figures such as General William Henry Harrison, the Miamis, and other Native American tribes, exploring
their interactions and the broader implications for American expansion. At the start of this historical account, the author sets the scene, reminiscing about the vibrant landscapes of the Northwest prior to extensive American settlement. He introduces the narrative by discussing the cultural landscape, including the significant presence of buffalo and the Miamis’ interactions with other tribes, particularly the Potawatomi and Shawnees. The opening portion emphasizes the traditional territories of the tribes, the onset of European settler encroachment, and the conflicts that ensue due to British influence and Native American resistance. It serves as a prelude to the deeper investigations into military campaigns and treaties that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barce, Elmore, 1872-1945 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22015055 |
| Title |
The Land of the Miamis An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F476: United States local history: Old Northwest. Northwest Territory |
| Subject | Northwest, Old -- History |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1750-1815 |
| Subject | Miami Indians |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30244 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30244-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 13, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 764 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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