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Pontiac, Chief Of The Ottawas: A Tale Of The Siege Of Detroit (1897)

Pontiac, Chief Of The Ottawas: A Tale Of The Siege Of Detroit (1897)

Gordon, H. R.
Ellis, Edward Sylvester

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Fiction AnthologiesRegional: Middle Atlantic

ISBN10: 1120679079
ISBN13: 9781120679079
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 326
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Pontiac, Chief of the Ottawas: A Tale of the Siege of Detroit is a historical novel written by H.R. Gordon and originally published in 1897. The book is set during the French and Indian War and tells the story of Pontiac, a prominent Ottawa leader who led a rebellion against the British in 1763. The novel is based on historical events and characters, but also includes fictional elements and dialogue. The story follows Pontiac as he rallies other Native American tribes to join him in a siege of the British fort at Detroit. The British are outnumbered and outgunned, and the novel explores the tensions and conflicts between the Native American tribes and the British soldiers. The book also delves into the personal lives of the characters, including Pontiac's relationships with his wife and children, as well as the British soldiers' relationships with each other and with the Native Americans. The novel is written in a descriptive and engaging style, immersing readers in the historical setting and events. Overall, Pontiac, Chief of the Ottawas is a gripping historical novel that explores the complex relationships and conflicts between Native American tribes and the British during a pivotal moment in American history.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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