The Shawnees and the War for America by Colin G. Calloway (English) Paperback Bo

Description: The Shawnees and the War for America by Colin G. Calloway Calloway offers an account of the early American settlers drive to occupy the West, the Shawnees unwavering defense of their homeland, and the bitter battles that resulted. Also noted are the instances of cooperation, collaboration, and intermarriage between the opposing forces. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description With the courage and resilience embodied by their legendary leader Tecumseh, the Shawnees waged a war of territorial and cultural resistance for half a century. Noted historian Colin G. Calloway details the political and legal battles and the bloody fighting on both sides for possession of the Shawnees? land, while imbuing historical figures such as warrior chief Tecumseh, Daniel Boone, and Andrew Jackson with all their ambiguity and complexity. More than defending their territory, the Shawnees went to war to preserve a way of life and their own deeply held vision of what their nation should be. Author Biography Colin Callowayis a British Americanhistorian.He is the John Kimball, Jr. 1943 Professor of History and a professor of Native American Studies atDartmouth College. Review ?The history engages us fully. . . . The remarkable texturing of the historic period and the description of responses by early Americans and their leaders . . . set Calloways book apart.? ? "Los Angeles Times" ? Fascinating, comprehensive and passionate.? ?Leslie Marmon SilkoThe history engages us fully. . . . The remarkable texturing of the historic period and the description of responses by early Americans and their leaders . . . set Calloway s book apart. "Los Angeles Times" Fascinating, comprehensive and passionate. Leslie Marmon SilkoaThe history engages us fully. . . . The remarkable texturing of the historic period and the description of responses by early Americans and their leaders . . . set Callowayas book apart.a a "Los Angeles Times" a Fascinating, comprehensive and passionate.a aLeslie Marmon Silko Long Description The first animal in the hilarious Awesome Animals series - awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife. The third Meerkat Madness book in the hilarious Awesome Animals series - awesome adventures with the wildest wildlife. The Really Mad Mob is expanding! With new faces joining familiar ones in Far Burrow, the thrill-seeking meerkat pups have more exciting adventures ahead of them. Join Uncle Fearless and the intrepid pups in a brand new, sky-high Kalahari escapade! More hilarious adventures from the creator of Harry and the Bucketful of Dinosaurs. Review Quote "The history engages us fully. . . . The remarkable texturing of the historic period and the description of responses by early Americans and their leaders . . . set Calloways book apart." — Los Angeles Times " Fascinating, comprehensive and passionate." —Leslie Marmon Silko Details ISBN0143113917 Author Colin G. Calloway Short Title SHAWNEES & THE WAR FOR AMER Language English ISBN-10 0143113917 ISBN-13 9780143113911 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Residence NH, US Birth 1953 Affiliation Dartmouth College Imprint Penguin USA Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780143113911 US Release Date 2008-06-24 UK Release Date 2008-06-24 Pages 256 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2008-06-24 DEWEY 974.00497317 Audience General NZ Release Date 2008-06-23 AU Release Date 2008-06-23 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159450082;

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