Author |
Moore-Willson, Minnie, 1859-1937 |
Contributor |
Willson, J. M. (James M.) |
Title |
The Seminoles of Florida
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Note |
Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Note |
"Vocabulary prepared by J. M. Willson Jr."
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Credits |
WebRover, Susan Carr, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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Summary |
"The Seminoles of Florida" by Minnie Moore-Willson is a historical account written in the late 19th century, exploring the life and challenges faced by the Seminole tribe within the context of American history. The book likely focuses on the plight of the Seminoles, their resistance to removal, and their experiences during the numerous conflicts with the U.S. government. The opening of the narrative establishes a poignant backdrop, highlighting the tragic consequences of colonization on Native American communities, particularly the Seminoles. It outlines their historic struggles, beginning with their separation from the Creeks and their determination to remain in Florida amidst relentless attempts at removal. The text delves into the early relationship between the Seminoles and European settlers, emphasizing themes of hospitality, betrayal, and the fight for autonomy. The author sets a tone of sympathy and respect for the Seminoles as a proud yet marginalized people, inviting readers to reflect on their resilience and the complex dynamics of their struggle against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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Subject |
Indians of North America -- Languages -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
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Subject |
Indians of North America -- Florida
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Subject |
Seminole Indians
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Subject |
Seminole language -- Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
64191 |
Release Date |
Dec 31, 2020 |
Most Recently Updated |
Jan 3, 2021 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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