The Conspiracy of the Pontiac and the Indian War After the Conquest of Canada
by Francis Parkman
WITH MAPS
VOL 1 ONLY
10TH EDITION
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Copyright: 1886
--CONDITION--
This book is in good condition. Hardcover. This antiquarian book has had a long and illustrious journey through time. Please look at the pictures to ascertain the condition and state of this book. Green pebbled cloth boards are worn along edges and corners with some fading/discoloration on the bottom. Hinges tight. Binding sturdy. Maps present and in great shape. The text block is in good condition. 10th Ed. Published in 1886. Rare and hard to find. 367pages -
--ABOUT THIS ITEM--
The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War covers the events of the Native American uprising known as Pontiac's Rebellion, which occurred in 1763 following the British conquest of French territories in North America. This conflict was led by Pontiac, an Ottawa chief, and included several allied tribes who aimed to resist British expansion and defend their lands and way of life. Francis Parkman’s work dives deep into the origins of the uprising, examining the interactions between Native American tribes and European settlers, the cultural clashes, and the tense diplomatic relations that led to conflict. Parkman provides a detailed, narrative-style account of military engagements, the British fort sieges, and Pontiac’s tactics in organizing a large-scale coalition. Volume I focuses on the buildup to the conflict, the formation of alliances, and the early battles, setting the stage for the extended conflict and its impact on American frontier life. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions and analysis of Indigenous strategies and motivations and British responses, illustrated with maps to provide geographical context. Parkman’s historical interpretation, while rich in detail, reflects the perspectives of his time and emphasizes the complexity and resistance of Native American societies against British colonialism.
Item Dimensions: 8.5 inches x 5.5 inches
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