Journals of the Siege of Detroit - Rogers, Robert
28,99 €
inkl. MwSt.
Versandkostenfrei*
Versandfertig in 1-2 Wochen
payback
14 °P sammeln
  • Gebundenes Buch

Two classic first hand accounts of 18th century American Colonial Warfare Britain's victory in the French and Indian War did not bring peace to the American wilderness. Formal treaties between European powers meant little to the native Indian allies of each side who perpetuated their opposition to their white and 'red' skinned enemies in hopes of a return to a former balance of power and influence. So it was that Chief Pontiac of the Ottawa's at the head of a confederation of Indian allies rose up in 1763 slaughtering the occupants of settlements and burning forts before he came before the…mehr

Andere Kunden interessierten sich auch für
Produktbeschreibung
Two classic first hand accounts of 18th century American Colonial Warfare Britain's victory in the French and Indian War did not bring peace to the American wilderness. Formal treaties between European powers meant little to the native Indian allies of each side who perpetuated their opposition to their white and 'red' skinned enemies in hopes of a return to a former balance of power and influence. So it was that Chief Pontiac of the Ottawa's at the head of a confederation of Indian allies rose up in 1763 slaughtering the occupants of settlements and burning forts before he came before the substantial defences of Detroit. The principal account of this engagement told within this book comes from the pen of the secretary to the posts commanding officer. It is thorough in its detail and gripping as a story in almost cinematographic proportions. Those who have been fascinated by the accounts of beleaguered garrisons such as Rorke's Drift, Chitral and others with find much to engage them here. Readers who are fascinated by the French and Indian War will appreciate this book's second piece from the pen of that most famous of rangers-Major Robert Rogers-who provides his customary incisive view of the events of the war. Highly Recommended.
Autorenporträt
Robert G. Rogers was born into hard times in Mississippi. During his tour of duty in the Army, he worked in an intelligence gathering capacity. Afterwards he received a degree in electrical engineering from Mississippi State and worked in aerospace. He graduated with honors from the USC law school and opened his own practice. After passing the NY bar, he earned an LLM from Tulane University and began representing lending and financial institutions responsible for the kinds of problems he describes in his books. During book breaks, he handcrafts wooden bowls, plays tennis and mangles a guitar. He divides his time between a home on the Leaf River in MS and in La Jolla, CA.