Life of Joseph Brant—Thayendanegea (Vol. I.) / Including the Border Wars of the American Revolution and Sketches of the Indian Campaigns of Generals Harmar, St. Clair, and Wayne; And Other Matters Connected with the Indian Relations of the United States and Great Britain, from the Peace of 1783 to the Indian Peace of 1795

Name: Life of Joseph Brant—Thayendanegea (Vol. I.) / Including the Border Wars of the American Revolution and Sketches of the Indian Campaigns of Generals Harmar, St. Clair, and Wayne; And Other Matters Connected with the Indian Relations of the United States and Great Britain, from the Peace of 1783 to the Indian Peace of 1795
Author: William L. Stone

By William L. Stone

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A detailed biography follows the Mohawk leader Joseph Brant from his early upbringing and religious conversion through his service as an interpreter and intermediary with British officials, including travels to England. It narrates his rise to chieftaincy, participation in frontier councils and wartime expeditions during the American Revolution, and involvement in subsequent Indian campaigns, while examining diplomatic negotiations, violent clashes on the border, and the changing relations among Indigenous nations, British authorities, and the emerging United States.

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William L. Stone

William L. Stone was an American author and historian known for his detailed works on Native American history and the American Revolutionary War. His most notable contributions include the two-volume biography "Life of Joseph Brant—Thayendanegea," which explores the life of the Mohawk leader Joseph Brant and examines the complex relationships between Native Americans and European settlers during and after the Revolutionary War. Stone's writings provide valuable insights into the border wars and Indian campaigns of the era, reflecting his interest in the intersection of American and Indigenous histories. Additionally, he authored "Ups and Downs in the Life of a Distressed Gentleman," showcasing his versatility as a writer.