Publisher's Synopsis
The War Chief of the Ottawas: A Chronicle of the Pontiac War is a historical book written by Thomas Guthrie Marquis in 1915. The book chronicles the Pontiac War, a conflict that took place in the Great Lakes region of North America between 1763 and 1766. The war was fought between Native American tribes and the British Empire, and it was named after the Ottawa war chief, Pontiac.The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the war, the battles that were fought, and the aftermath of the conflict. It also explores the cultural and political differences between the Native American tribes and the British Empire, and the impact that the war had on both sides.Marquis draws on a variety of sources, including official documents, letters, and diaries, to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative of the Pontiac War. He also provides insights into the personalities of key figures involved in the conflict, including Pontiac himself, as well as British military leaders such as General Jeffrey Amherst.Overall, The War Chief of the Ottawas is a fascinating and informative book that provides a valuable insight into an important chapter in North American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history, the British Empire, or military 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.
