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Indian Wars And The Uprising Of 1655: Yonkers Depopulated (1892)

Indian Wars And The Uprising Of 1655: Yonkers Depopulated (1892)

Atkins, Thomas Astley

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ISBN10: 1120299543
ISBN13: 9781120299543
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.20
Height: 0.05 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Indian Wars and the Uprising of 1655: Yonkers Depopulated is a historical account written by Thomas Astley Atkins and published in 1892. The book focuses on the events that took place during the Indian Wars in the mid-17th century, particularly the uprising of 1655 that resulted in the depopulation of Yonkers in New York.Atkins provides a detailed overview of the conflict between the Dutch settlers and the native tribes, including the Mohawks and the Wappingers. He describes the tensions that arose due to land disputes, cultural differences, and the Dutch colonizers' attempts to impose their authority over the indigenous people.The book also delves into the political and economic factors that contributed to the conflict, such as the Dutch West India Company's desire to expand their trade and control over the region. Atkins analyzes the tactics used by both sides during the war, including guerrilla warfare and surprise attacks.In addition to the military aspects of the conflict, Atkins also explores the social and cultural impact of the Indian Wars on the local communities. He describes the devastation caused by the depopulation of Yonkers and the displacement of the native tribes.Overall, Indian Wars and the Uprising of 1655: Yonkers Depopulated provides a comprehensive and detailed account of a significant period in American history. It offers valuable insights into the complex relationships between the Dutch colonizers and the native tribes, as well as the lasting effects of colonialism on indigenous communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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