In this engaging history; Daniel J. Tortora explores how the Anglo-Cherokee War reshaped the political and cultural landscape of the colonial South. Tortora chronicles the series of clashes that erupted from 1758 to 1761 between Cherokees; settlers; and British troops. The conflict; no insignificant sideshow to the French and Indian War; eventually led to the regeneration of a British-Cherokee alliance. Tortora reveals how the war destabilized the South Carolina colony and threatened the white coastal elite; arguing that the political and military success of the Cherokees led colonists to a greater fear of slave resistance and revolt and ultimately nurtured South Carolinians' rising interest in the movement for independence.Drawing on newspaper accounts; military and diplomatic correspondence; and the speeches of Cherokee people; among other sources; this work reexamines the experiences of Cherokees; whites; and African Americans in the mid-eighteenth century. Centering his analysis on Native American history; Tortora reconsiders the rise of revolutionary sentiments in the South while also detailing the Anglo-Cherokee War from the Cherokee perspective.
#85533 in Books 2016-08-01 2016-08-01Original language:English 9.00 x .31 x 6.00l; #File Name: 1467135631336 pages
Review
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Take a peek behind the scenes and see what life was really like before the glamorization of Texas' historic "Chicken Ranch"By B. ParisAMAZING BOOK! Very difficult to put down. This is the closest I have ever read to a TRUE and FACTUAL historical account of something that was kept hidden in Texas for years. It is written without shaming the "working girls" and provides an in depth look at "the world's oldest profession" from the early days of rural Texas up until modern day.Take a peek behind the scenes and see what life was really like without the Hollywood glamorization of the infamous Chicken Ranch.4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommended by our book clubBy KJHighly recommended by our book club! It is a smooth read for non-fiction and provided interesting insight into this famous historic landmark. Jayme did an excellent job of differentiating between fact and fiction; and left the reader enjoying humorous glimpses into that fascinating era.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Chicken Ranch forever!By red raider loverI LOVED this book! I grew up in Texas and always knew about the Chicken Ranch. I was just part of Texas. Jayme did a great job with the history and lore; packaging it in a compelling and entertaining book. Must read for all Texans!
