Between Two Fires: American Indians in the Civil WarThe story of Indian participation on both sides during the American Civil War. Nine different tribal groups are featured and the author aims to show how and why the Indians, who were seeking legitimacy, autonomy and land, were decimated and dislocated in what was their last chance for co-existance. |
Contents
The Delaware of | 17 |
The Western Cherokee of the Lost Cause | 41 |
Pamunkey | 65 |
WilUsdis | 103 |
The Ottawa | 125 |
The Pequot | 145 |
Two Seneca Brothers from New Bern | 161 |
Endeavor to Persevere | 185 |
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