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Misencik, Paul R., 1940-
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Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Relations with Indians.
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership.
Mingo Indians -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Causes.
Pennsylvania -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Campaigns.
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Campaigns.
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George Washington and the Half-King Chief Tanacharison : an alliance that began the French and Indian War / Paul R. Misencik.
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Misencik, Paul R., 1940-
Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers, 2014.
Subjects
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Relations with Indians.
Washington, George, 1732-1799 -- Military leadership.
Mingo Indians -- History -- 18th century.
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Causes.
Pennsylvania -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Campaigns.
United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Campaigns.
ISBN:
9780786479504 (paperback)
0786479507 (paperback)
Description:
vii, 203 pages ; 23 cm
Contents:
Conflicting claims -- Cøloron -- Opening moves -- French forts on the Allegheny -- Washington warns the French -- The race to the Forks -- The spark is struck -- Rationalization and justification -- The Half-King gets his war -- Battle at Great Meadows.
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"George Washington and the Half-King Chief Tanacharison is a detailed account of the events in Pennsylvania that precipitated the French and Indian War. It describes the interpersonal relationship between George Washington and Iroquois Chief Tanacharison, and how their interaction resulted in Washington firing "a volley in the backwoods of America that set the world on fire.""--
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