King Philip: War Chief of the Wampanoag People

by John S.C. Abbott

Book Overview

Metacomet (1638-1676), also known by his adopted English name King Philip, was chief to the Wampanoag people and the second son of the sachem Massasoit. He became a chief in 1662 when his brother Wamsutta (or King Alexander) died shortly after their father Massasoit. Wamsutta's widow Weetamoo (d. 1676), sunksqua of the Pocasset, was Metacomet's ally and friend for the rest of her life. Metacomet married Weetamoo's younger sister Wootonekanuske. No...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8027334241
• ISBN13: 9788027334247
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Madison & Adams Press
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"