Publisher's Synopsis
A Friend Of The Seminole is a novel written by George Ethelbert Walsh and published in 1911. The story is set in Florida, USA, and follows the life of a young man named Hugh Armstrong, who becomes friends with the Seminole Indians. Hugh is a wealthy businessman who has come to Florida to invest in land, but he becomes fascinated by the Seminole culture and begins to spend more and more time with them.Through his interactions with the Seminole people, Hugh learns about their history, traditions, and struggles. He also becomes involved in their fight against the encroachment of white settlers on their land. Along the way, Hugh falls in love with a Seminole woman named Osceola, but their relationship is complicated by the cultural divide between them.The novel is a portrayal of the clash between two worlds and the difficulties of bridging the gap between them. It explores themes of cultural identity, friendship, love, and the impact of colonialism on indigenous peoples. A Friend Of The Seminole is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into a fascinating period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
