| Description |
vii, 308 pages : illustrations, maps ; 26 cm |
| Note |
"This present work is a reprint of the illustrated case bound edition of 'The Indians of the Nipmuck Country in Southern New England, 1630-1750 : an Historical Geography,' first published in 2001 by McFarland." -- T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-298) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: The Indians and the country -- The Pequot War of 1637: Nipmuck involvement -- Early contact with the English -- The weaker tribes seek protection -- Colonial authorities go to the aid of the Nipmucks -- Early missionary work -- Missionary work revived: "the business about land" -- Conflict in English and Indian attitudes regarding land ownership: The story of John Wampas -- Nipmuck land transfers and settlement by the English prior to 1675 -- The Nipmucks go to war -- The Spring Campaign of 1676 -- Peace negotiations: Philip and the Nipmucks part company -- Dispersal of the Nipmuck Tribes -- Disposal of the remaining lands in the Nipmuck country -- Conclusions. |
| Subject |
Nipmuc Indians.
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Nipmuc Indians -- Government relations.
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Nipmuc Indians -- Social life and customs.
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| ISBN |
0786429534 |
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9780786429530 |
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