
A Conquering Spirit
Fort Mims and the Redstick War of 1813-1814
Gregory A. Waselkov(Author)
The University of Alabama Press
Will be published approx. on 30. May 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
424 pages
978-0-8173-5573-9 (ISBN)
Description
The August 30, 1813, massacre at Fort Mims left hundreds dead and ultimately changed the course of American history. The Indian victory shocked and horrified a young America, ushering in a period of violence surrounded by racial and social confusion. Fort Mims became a rallying cry, calling Americans to fight their assailants and avenge the dead. In ""A Conquering Spirit"", Waselkov thoroughly explicates the social climes surrounding this tumultuous moment in early American history with a comprehensive collection of illustrations, artifact photographs, and detailed accounts of every known participant in the attack on Fort Mims. These rich and extensive resources make ""A Conquering Spirit"" an invaluable collection for any reader interested in America's frontier era.
Reviews / Votes
A beautifully written and thoroughly researched work. - Kathryn E. Holland Braund, Auburn UniversityMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Alabama
United States
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Illustrations
38 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 231 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
717 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8173-5573-9 (9780817355739)
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E-Book
11/2006
1st Edition
University of Alabama Press
€42.99
Available for download
Person
Gregory A. Waselkov is Professor of Anthropology and Director of the Center for Archaeological Studies at the University of South Alabama. He has written, edited, and contributed to several books, including Old Mobile Archaeology.