Publisher's Synopsis
Pontiac, Chief of the Ottawas: A Tale of the Siege of Detroit is a historical novel written by H.R. Gordon and published in 1897. The book is set in the mid-18th century, during the French and Indian War, and follows the story of Pontiac, a Native American chief of the Ottawa tribe. The novel begins with the French and Indian War coming to an end, and the British taking control of the region around the Great Lakes. Pontiac is unhappy with the British presence and begins to organize a coalition of Native American tribes to push them out. The book follows Pontiac's efforts to unite the tribes and launch a surprise attack on the British at Fort Detroit. The story is told from the perspective of a young British officer, Charles Lee, who is stationed at Fort Detroit. Lee becomes involved in the conflict between the Native Americans and the British and develops a deep respect for Pontiac and his leadership. The book is a fictionalized account of the Siege of Detroit, a historical event that took place in 1763. It provides a detailed and engaging portrayal of Native American culture and the conflicts that arose between Native American tribes and European settlers during the colonial period. Overall, Pontiac, Chief of the Ottawas: A Tale of the Siege of Detroit is a well-written and historically accurate novel that provides a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in 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.
