Download or read book Osceola and the Great Seminole War written by Thom Hatch and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2012-07-17 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At the time of his death in 1838, Seminole warrior Osceola was the most famous and respected Native American in the world. Born a Creek, young Osceola was driven from his home by General Andrew Jackson to Spanish Florida, where he joined the Seminole tribe. Years later, President Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act, which was not only intended to relocate the Seminoles to hostile lands in the West but would force the return of runaway slaves who had joined that tribe. Osceola—outraged at the potential loss of his people and homeland—did not hesitate to declare war on the United States. Osceola and the Great Seminole War vividly recounts how one warrior with courage and cunning unequaled by any Native American leader before or after would mastermind battle strategies that would embarrass the best officers in the United States Army. Employing daring guerilla tactics, Osceola initiated and orchestrated the longest, most expensive, and deadliest war ever fought by the United States against Native Americans. With each victory by his outnumbered and undersupplied warriors, Osceola's reputation grew among his people and captured the imagination of the citizens of the United States. At the time, many cheered his quixotic quest for justice and freedom, and since then many more have considered his betrayal on the battlefield to be one the darkest hours in U.S. Army history. Insightful, meticulously researched, and thrillingly told, award-winning author Thom Hatch's account of the Second Seminole War is an extraordinarily accomplished work of American history that finally does justice to one of the greatest Native American warriors.
Download or read book Osceola the Seminole Or The Red Fawn of the Flower Land written by Mayne Reid and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Osceola written by Mike Harris and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-05-18 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Osceola was born Billy Powell in 1804, in what was known at the time as a "Mississippi Territory." His mother, a Creek Indian, married a white trader, but left him early in Billy's life and took her son to 'Spanish Florida', where he grew up with a tribe of "free men" the Spanish called "Seminoli." All the "Seminoli" were farmers, who lived in Northern and Central Florida, where they raised a variety of crops, herds of cattle and a large number of horses and ponies. In the early 1800's, whenever 'Negro' slaves wanted to escape their life in the fields up North, more often than not, they headed South into 'Spanish Florida', where they knew the "Seminoli" would take them in and give them their freedom. Consequently, with so many settlers in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Carolina losing 'Negro' slaves, the U.S government tried to help the settlers by removing all the Indians from Florida, so they could resettle them in a new 'Indian Territory', the government set up West of the Mississippi River. Early in Billy Powell's life, his name was changed to Osceola. He definitely did not think the U.S. government had any right to move all Indians out West, especially since, he believed, all the land, water and animals were given to the people by the Great Spirit! Billy began organizing many of his friends and convinced them to join him in his fight against Army troops of the U.S. government. Unfortunately, they also had to convince some of their own Seminole Chiefs! When the government offered the Chiefs good money for their cattle, ponies and horses, plus free food and supplies, while they waited for schooners to take them out West, many of the Chiefs wanted to accept the governments offer, which Osceola opposed!! When Osceola and his loyal braves began winning battles against the U.S. Army, the Army shipped thousands of armed soldiers with cannon batteries into Florida, to stop the 'up-start' renegade Osceola once and for all! That's when Osceola decided to lead his people to South Florida and convinced them to move into the Everglades an Big Cypress Swamp, where the U.S. Army was unable to follow them or maneuver their horses, troops and cannons. Many Seminole's definitely didn't want to move into a swamp with snakes and alligators, since they had lived their whole as farmers on solid ground. But when Osceola was able to prove to them the Army could not reach them in the swamp, many decided to stay, where they live to this day, the only Indian Tribe never to surrender to the U.S. government! How Billy Powell became Osceola, how he led his people against the U.S. government and how he became a famous Seminole War Chief is what this story is all about. Only by deceit and trickery was Osceola, very sick at the time, lured to Fort Marian located close to St. Augustine and captured by Army troops, before being transferred to Fort Moultrie outside of Charleston, South Carolina. While in custody a very famous artist painted Osceola's picture, which was wildly distributed internationally, which enabled Osceola to become the most famous Indian War Chief in the U.S. When Osceola died in prison, his head was removed and kept as a souvenir for years, until it was donated to a museum and lost in a fire.
Download or read book Osceola the Seminole written by Mayne Reid and published by . This book was released on 1818 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Osceola s Legacy written by Patricia Riles Wickman and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2006-08-27 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bestselling, up-to-date evaluation of a legendary Indian leader. Named Outstanding Book by the Gustavus Myers Center for the Study of Human Rights. "Osceola's Legacy is significant for its geneology and archaeological study of this Native American and his interaction with the federal government during the 1800s. The catalog of photographs of Osceola portraits and his personal possessions makes this a worthwhile reference book as well." --Georgia Historical Quarterly
Download or read book Osceola the Seminole written by Captain Mayne Reid and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 546 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Osceola the Seminole by Captain Mayne Reid
Download or read book Osceola Chief of the Seminoles written by Edward Sylvester Ellis and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Osceola Seminole Leader written by Ronald Syme and published by William Morrow. This book was released on 1976 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the Seminole leader who spent his life fighting the white men's attempts to deport his people from Florida.
Download or read book Osceola written by Joanne Oppenheim and published by Troll Communications. This book was released on 1998-10-28 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the Seminole chief who led the resistance of his people against compulsory immigration from their Florida homeland to territory beyond the Mississippi.
Download or read book Osceola written by Celia Bland and published by Facts On File. This book was released on 1994 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life and times of the Seminole chief and warrior who struggled to prevent the removal of his people from their land in Florida.
Download or read book Legends of the Seminoles written by Betty M. Jumper and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-11-15 with total page 129 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Late at night around the campfires, Seminole children safely tucked into mosquito nets used to listen to the elders retelling the old stories and legends. The priceless tales of mischievous Rabbit, the Corn Lady, the Deer Girl, and the creatures of the Everglades are all written down and collected here for readers of all ages. This is a portrait of the beliefs and lifeways of the Seminoles of Florida as well as a delightful read for anyone interested in the first peoples of Florida.
Download or read book Seminole Chief Osceola written by William R. Sanford and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Osceola led his people, the Seminoles, in one of the longest struggles of the Indian Wars. In a game of hide and seek in the Florida wetlands, the Seminoles struck deadly blows to the U.S. Army. Osceoloa was never defeated, but was finally double-crossed and captured. The author tells the real story of this fearless leader. The Seminoles had lived peacefully with Spanish settlers and runaway slaves until Florida became part of the United States. When the U.S. government decided the Seminoles should be moved to distant reservations, Osceola helped lead his people into war.
Download or read book Osceola the Seminole or The Red Fawn of the Flower Land written by Mayne Reid and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-12-12 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Osceola the Seminole; or, The Red Fawn of the Flower Land" by Mayne Reid is an enthralling historical novel that transports readers to the captivating world of the Seminole tribe and their struggles during the tumultuous times of the Indian Wars. Reid masterfully weaves a tale of love, loyalty, and cultural identity, as seen through the eyes of Osceola, a brave Seminole warrior. With vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, the author brings to life the beauty of the Flower Land and the hardships faced by the Seminole people. "Osceola the Seminole" is a poignant and captivating exploration of indigenous history and the complexities of cultural identity.
Download or read book Osceola written by Minnie Moore-Willson and published by . This book was released on 1931 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Osceola 1804 1838 written by Rachel A. Koestler-Grack and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses the life of Seminole warrior Osceola, from his childhood in an Upper Creek village to his involvement in the Second Seminole War, capture, and death.
Download or read book Osceola the Seminole written by Mayne Reid and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book High Stakes written by Jessica Cattelino and published by Duke University Press. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1979, Florida Seminoles opened the first tribally operated high-stakes bingo hall in North America. At the time, their annual budget stood at less than $2 million. By 2006, net income from gaming had surpassed $600 million. This dramatic shift from poverty to relative economic security has created tangible benefits for tribal citizens, including employment, universal health insurance, and social services. Renewed political self-governance and economic strength have reversed decades of U.S. settler-state control. At the same time, gaming has brought new dilemmas to reservation communities and triggered outside accusations that Seminoles are sacrificing their culture by embracing capitalism. In High Stakes, Jessica R. Cattelino tells the story of Seminoles’ complex efforts to maintain politically and culturally distinct values in a time of new prosperity. Cattelino presents a vivid ethnographic account of the history and consequences of Seminole gaming. Drawing on research conducted with tribal permission, she describes casino operations, chronicles the everyday life and history of the Seminole Tribe, and shares the insights of individual Seminoles. At the same time, she unravels the complex connections among cultural difference, economic power, and political rights. Through analyses of Seminole housing, museum and language programs, legal disputes, and everyday activities, she shows how Seminoles use gaming revenue to enact their sovereignty. They do so in part, she argues, through relations of interdependency with others. High Stakes compels rethinking of the conditions of indigeneity, the power of money, and the meaning of sovereignty.
