02514cam a22003373u 4500 30244 UtSlPG 20260610133705.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22015055 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F476 Barce, Elmore, 1872-1945 The Land of the Miamis : An Account of the Struggle to Secure Possession of the North-West from the End of the Revolution until 1812 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-10-13 Produced by David Garcia, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Kentuckiana Digital Library) "The Land of the Miamis" by Elmore Barce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the struggles in securing possession of the Northwest Territory from the end of the American Revolution through to 1812, with a focus on the various Indian conflicts that arose during this period. The narrative highlights key figures such as General William Henry Harrison, the Miamis, and other Native American tribes, exploring their interactions and the broader implications for American expansion. At the start of this historical account, the author sets the scene, reminiscing about the vibrant landscapes of the Northwest prior to extensive American settlement. He introduces the narrative by discussing the cultural landscape, including the significant presence of buffalo and the Miamis’ interactions with other tribes, particularly the Potawatomi and Shawnees. The opening portion emphasizes the traditional territories of the tribes, the onset of European settler encroachment, and the conflicts that ensue due to British influence and Native American resistance. It serves as a prelude to the deeper investigations into military campaigns and treaties that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Northwest, Old -- History Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1750-1815 Miami Indians https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30244 71091 71091