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This digital document is an article from Dictionary of American History, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 816 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Dictionary of American History, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 113 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Dictionary of American History, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 233 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Focuses on cultures and countries around the world, specifically what is and is not shared culturally by the people who live in a particular country. Entries contain descriptive summaries of the country in question, including demographic, historical, cultural, economic, religious, and political information. ... Read more

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Circle of Power is the third in a series of books by Heather Hughes-Calero, known as "Winged Wolf," in which she relates her experiences as a Shaman apprentice to the Sioux medicine woman, Alana Spirit Changer.On one level, Circle of Power reads like an adventure story with a never-ending sense of excitement, but it is also so full of meaning that you may begin to sense that this book should be read and reread, for the layers of meaning are infinite, if not always apparent.This is really a book about all of us, our hopes, dreams, visions and disappointments, too.

In Circle of Power, the author bounces between Colorado and California, reality and non-ordinary reality, so rapidly that the reader is enveloped in the story.We see her abilities and understanding deepen to such an intensity that we're fascinated by the possibilities life offers if we only take the time to really see them.

This book represents a completion for the author, a coming together of all the experiences of her life, and all the teachers who have given her their love, time and wisdom to make her who she is today - a fine writer, powerful Shaman and teacher, and genuinely beautiful human being.

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Until now, the story of Iroquois participation in the War of 1812 has not received detailed examination, and there have consequently been major gaps in our understanding of the Iroquois, their relations with Euroamerican society, and the course of the war itself. The Iroquois in the War of 1812 proves that, in fact, the Six Nations' involvement was 'too significant to ignore.'

Benn explores this involvement by focusing on Iroquois diplomatic, military, and cultural history during the conflict. He looks at the Iroquois' attempts to stay out of the war, their entry into hostilities, their modes of warfare, the roles they played in different campaigns, their relationships with their allies, and the effects that the war had on their society. He also details the military and diplomatic strength of the Iroquois during the conflict, despite the serious tensions that plagued their communities.

This account reveals how the British benefited more than the Americans from the contributions of their Iroquois allies, and underscores how important the Six Nations were to the successful defence of Canada. It will appeal to general readers in both Canada and the United States and will have relevance for students and scholars of military, colonial, and Native history. ... Read more

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An excellent look inside Iroquois society of 1812-14
After 186 years, it's about time for a comprehensive look at the Indians' participation in the War of 1812, on both sides of the conflict. While Carl Benn's focus is on the Iroquois of the Six Nations (or Grand River Tract)of Upper Canada, and the battles and skirmishes in the Niagara region, healso refers to their brethren of western New York, the Seven Nations of thelower St. Lawrence region, Tecumseh's western conflict, and other nationssuch as the Delaware, Ojibwa and Mississauga. His explanation of theIroquois way of war does much to dispel the myth of the "savage"and leads to a better understanding of their reasons for fighting,temporary desertion, looting and the now-repugnant practice of scalping. Heallows the reader a glimpse into Iroquois society and the divisions withinit, similar to those of Euroamericans, with pro-British, neutral, andpro-American factions. His account of the personal agendas and internalstrife among the Indian Department, the civil authorities and the militaryillustrates that, unfortunately, the status quo has changed little over thecenturies.

This book is a scholarly treatise, with 609 footnotes, andalthough there is a factual tone to it, it is certainly not dry. Benn hasmade the best use of an extensive bibliography to create a well- balancedexamination of the Iroquois alliances and conflicts, among themselves, andwith their allies and enemies. His description of the Battle of Chippawa isdownright exciting.

Benn tends to skim over actions that do not involvethe Iroquois. This is understandable, due to the subject matter, but quickreference can sometimes result in slightly distorted facts. As an example,Benn states that "Brock ordered the commandant at St. Joseph's Islandin Lake Huron to capture the American post of Fort Mackinac at the head ofLake Michigan." In fact, Brock was under direct orders from hiscommander-in-chief, Sir George Prevost, to restrain from aggression; hetherefore ordered the captain at St. Joseph Island to act according to hisbest judgement; by capturing Fort Michilimackinac, the captain acted on hisown initiative. However, this is a small point. For the most part, this isan excellent book about a part of history that deserves to be better knownand appreciated. ... Read more