In her third book on the Mohicans, Shirley Dunn surveys their important role in the history of colonial New York: their interactions with Europeans, their relations with other powerful tribes including the Mohawks and Esopus Indians, and their participation in military events.
The River Indians: Mohicans Making History
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About the Book
Shirley Dunn’s book presents a stirring look at historic events in which the Mohicans (called River Indians) participated. Leaders among the native nations on the Hudson, Mohicans welcomed Henry Hudson who visited them for 13 days. They initiated the upriver fur trade and continued it for a century. Mohicans were close friends with the Dutch leader Arent Van Curler and helped save the farms of Rensselaerwyck by giving the settlers fertile lands and other provisions. They fought beside English soldiers in wars against Canada from 1690 to 1765, protected Albany from attack from Canada, and enlisted in the Revolution on the American side.
Focusing on events during the 17th and 18th centuries, Dunn emphasizes the importance of the Mohicans to the history of New York colony and state. Today, from Dutchess County to Lake Champlain, many New Yorkers live on land that once belonged to them.
ISBN
978-0-916346-78-2
Format
Paperback
Page Count
136 pages
Dimensions
7 x 10 inches
Contains Illustrations
