Great Indian Chiefs: A Study Of Indian Leaders In The Two Hundred Year Struggle To Stop The White Advance

By Albert Britt

Book Overview

Great Indian Chiefs: A Study Of Indian Leaders In The Two Hundred Year Struggle To Stop The White Advance is a book written by Albert Britt. The book is a comprehensive study of the Indian leaders who fought against the white advance in America for over two hundred years. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and struggles of great Indian chiefs like Tecumseh, Black Hawk, and Red Cloud, among others. The book chronicles the battles fought by these great Indian leaders against the white settlers and the United States government. It also provides an insight into the cultural and social background of the Indian tribes and how they were affected by the arrival of the Europeans. The author has used primary sources like letters, speeches, and other historical documents to provide a factual and unbiased account of the events.The book also sheds light on the political and economic motives of the white settlers and the government in their quest to expand their territory. It highlights the injustices and atrocities committed against the Indian tribes, including the forced removal of thousands of Indians from their ancestral lands, which led to the Trail of Tears.Overall, Great Indian Chiefs: A Study Of Indian Leaders In The Two Hundred Year Struggle To Stop The White Advance is a well-researched and informative book that provides a valuable insight into the history of the Indian tribes and their struggle against the white advance. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, Native American culture, and the ongoing struggle for indigenous rights.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163163198
• ISBN13: 9781163163191
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"