Pontiac and the Indian Uprising

by Howard H. Peckham

Overview

Pontiac and the Indian Uprising is both informative and reflective of the attitudes that existed fifty years ago about Native Americans.

First published in 1947, Pontiac and the Indian Uprising is a product of his time; it is both informative and reflective of the attitudes that existed fifty years ago about Native Americans. Howard Peckham examines how Pontiac was able to lead four tribes to war and inspire the revolt of many more. He looks at the circumstances that motivated and encouraged him, and finally, at Pontiac's eventual failure.
This comprehensive investigation of Pontiac's life was difficult because, unable to write, he left no collection of papers. All of his contemporaries who wrote about him were also his enemies, so obtaining an objective picture from them was nearly impossible. Peckham used important source material that enabled him to understand the Ottawa chief and to trace his movements with some continuity. The book includes, in full, the few letters that Pontiac dictated and his speeches.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814324691
Publisher:	Wayne State University Press
Publication date:	03/01/1994
Series:	Great Lakes Books Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	384
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Howard H. Peckham is the former diector of the William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan.

Editorial Reviews

A fascinating history about the man who initiated an inspiring episode in Michigan's past.

Inland Seas

Reprint of the work originally published in 1947 by Princeton University Press on Pontiac's conspiracy. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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