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Osceola: Or Fact And Fiction, A Tale Of The Seminole War (1838)

Osceola: Or Fact And Fiction, A Tale Of The Seminole War (1838)

Ransom, James Birchett

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20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesGeneral Law

ISBN10: 116485884X
ISBN13: 9781164858843
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.50
Height: 0.35 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Osceola: Or Fact and Fiction, A Tale of the Seminole War is a historical novel written by James Birchett Ransom in 1838. The book tells the story of Osceola, a Seminole leader who fought against the United States government in the Second Seminole War. The novel is a blend of fact and fiction, with Ransom drawing on historical accounts to create a compelling narrative.The story begins with Osceola as a young man, living with his people in Florida. When the United States government tries to force the Seminoles to move west, Osceola becomes a leader in the resistance movement. He is a charismatic figure, able to rally his people to fight against overwhelming odds. The novel follows Osceola through the various battles and skirmishes of the war, as he struggles to protect his people and their way of life.Ransom's novel is a vivid portrayal of the Seminole War, with detailed descriptions of the battles, the landscape, and the people involved. He also includes a number of fictional elements, such as a love story between Osceola and a white woman who sympathizes with the Seminoles. This adds a romantic element to the story, but also serves to highlight the complex racial and cultural tensions of the time.Overall, Osceola: Or Fact and Fiction, A Tale of the Seminole War is an engaging and informative novel that provides a unique perspective on a little-known chapter of American 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.

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