The Conspiracy of Pontiac and the Indian War after the Conquest of Canada
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Francis Parkman, Jr.
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"The Conspiracy of Pontiac" was Parkman's first history book and first published in 1851. It covers the Indian wars of 1763 to 1769. Pontiac, an Ottawa chief, put together a coalition of Indian tribes from around the Great Lakes region and the Illinois and Ohio Countries to attack the British under General Jeffrey Amherst. - Summary by Richard Carpenter (16 hr 33 min)
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Long and in-depth historical account of the early conflicts
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A fine work to illumine an off ignored saga of American history. Two comments:, Parkman's literary ability is on full display; One can only wonder why the English commanders continued to believe the words of a people who practiced lying and treachery as an accepted way of life.