Pontiac and the Indian Uprising

by Howard Henry Peckham

Book Overview

First published in 1947, Pontiac and the Indian Uprising is a product of his time; it is both informative and reflective of the attitudes that existed fifty years ago about Native Americans. Howard Peckham examines how Pontiac was able to lead four tribes to war and inspire the revolt of many more. He looks at the circumstances that motivated and encouraged him, and finally, at Pontiac's eventual failure.
This comprehensive investigation of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 081432469X
• ISBN13: 9780814324691
• Release Date: March 1994
• Publisher: Wayne State University Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.2" x 9.4"