Sir William Johnson And The Six Nations: Makers Of America

By William Elliot Griffis

Book Overview

Sir William Johnson and the Six Nations: Makers of America is a historical book written by William Elliot Griffis. The book is a biography of Sir William Johnson, a British colonial official who played a significant role in shaping the relationship between the British Empire and the Six Nations of the Iroquois Confederacy in the mid-18th century.The book delves into the life and career of Sir William Johnson, who was appointed as the Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the northern colonies in 1755. He was tasked with maintaining peace and fostering trade relations with the Six Nations, which included the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora tribes.The book explores Johnson's interactions with the Six Nations, including his efforts to negotiate treaties, establish trade relationships, and maintain peace during times of conflict. It also examines the cultural exchange that took place between Johnson and the Six Nations, as he learned their customs and language and they learned about British culture.The book also provides insight into the broader historical context of the time, including the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. It highlights the significant impact that Johnson and the Six Nations had on the shaping of America's early history.Overall, Sir William Johnson and the Six Nations: Makers of America is an informative and engaging historical account that sheds light on an important figure in American history and the relationship between the British Empire and the Six Nations.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: 1163268925
• ISBN13: 9781163268926
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"