Publisher's Synopsis
At War with Pontiac or The Totem of the Bear is a historical fiction novel written by Kirk Munroe. The story is set in the 18th century during the French and Indian War in America. The plot revolves around the conflict between the British soldiers, known as the Redcoats, and the Native American tribe, the Ottawas, led by Chief Pontiac. The main character, a young British soldier named Frank, is captured by the Ottawas and is forced to live among them. Through his experiences, Frank learns about the Native American culture and gains a new perspective on the war. He also develops a close relationship with a young Ottawa woman named Wawatam. As the conflict between the Redcoats and the Ottawas intensifies, Frank is torn between his loyalty to his country and his newfound appreciation for the Native American way of life. The novel is filled with action, adventure, and romance, and provides a unique portrayal of the historical events of the time.1919. Munroe worked as a surveyor's helper on an expedition that crossed the great southwest from Kansas to California to find a route for the first transcontinental railroad. During this time he claimed he helped fight Indians and in one scrimmage he was wounded while eight of his comrades were killed. He met such famous characters of the old west as Custer, Wild Bill Hickok, and Kit Carson. At War with Pontiac begins: A glorious midsummer day was drawing to a close; its heat had passed; the tall forest trees, whose leaves were pleasantly rustled by the cool breeze of approaching night, flung a bridge of tremulous shadows across the surface of Loch Meg, and all nature was at peace. The tiny lake, though bearing an old-world name, was of the new world, and was one of the myriad forest gems that decked the wilderness of western New York a century and a half ago.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.
