The Winning of the West, Volume 2 by Theodore Roosevelt

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Author Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Title The Winning of the West, Volume 2
From the Alleghanies to the Mississippi, 1777-1783
Credits Produced by Mark Hamann, Terry Gilliland and PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary "The Winning of the West, Volume 2" by Theodore Roosevelt is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the events from the Alleghanies to the Mississippi during the period of 1777-1783, detailing the struggles for territory and the conflict between American settlers and Native American tribes during the American Revolutionary War. The opening of the book sets the stage for a conflict that is both military and cultural, highlighting the complexity of relationships among various tribes and the British forces. Specifically, it discusses the strategic maneuvers orchestrated by British Lieutenant-Governor Henry Hamilton in Detroit, who sought to unify various northwestern tribes against American settlers. Roosevelt vividly portrays the mounting tensions, the preparation for war among tribes, and the brutal realities faced by settlers on the frontier, detailing incidents of ambushes and retaliatory strikes. Through this narrative, the text illustrates the fierce competition for land and power that shaped early American history in the West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject Northwest, Old -- History
Subject West (U.S.) -- History
Subject United States -- Territorial expansion
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EBook-No. 11942
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 26, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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