George Washington and the Half-King Chief Tanacharison : an alliance that began the French and Indian War

George Washington and the Half-King Chief Tanacharison : an alliance that began the French and Indian War

Jefferson, NC : McFarland & Co., 2014.

vii, 203 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.

973.26 M644 2014

(OCoLC)876900894

Includes bibliographical references (p. 189-194) and index.
Contents: Conflicting claims -- Céloron -- 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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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"--Provided by publisher.

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