This edition had all images removed.
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 http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Barce, Elmore, 1872-1945
EBook No.: 30244
Published: Oct 13, 2009
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Northwest, Old -- History
Subject: Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1750-1815
Subject: Miami Indians
LoCC: United States local history: Old Northwest. Northwest Territory
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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 http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Kentuckiana Digital Library)
Summary: "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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Barce, Elmore, 1872-1945
EBook No.: 30244
Published: Oct 13, 2009
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Northwest, Old -- History
Subject: Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1750-1815
Subject: Miami Indians
LoCC: United States local history: Old Northwest. Northwest Territory
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.