Scott's Wabash Expedition, 1791 by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County
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"Scott's Wabash Expedition, 1791" by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County is a historical account published in the early 1950s. This pamphlet outlines the military expedition led by Brigadier General Charles Scott during the late 18th century, focusing on the military efforts to establish American dominance in the Northwest Territory. The narrative documents the challenges faced by Scott and his troops, as well as their interactions with Native American tribes
during this tumultuous period. The book recounts the expedition's progress from the Ohio River to the Wabash region, detailing the arduous journey through difficult terrain, severe weather, and the strategic military actions taken against Native American villages. Scott's troops managed to surprise and overwhelm the enemy, leading to the destruction of their settlements, capturing prisoners, and gaining critical insight into the local geography. The document contains Scott's letters, which provide a first-hand account of the expedition, including encounters with resistance and the impact of the expedition's actions on future relations between settlers and Native tribes. By the end, the narrative reflects on the broader implications of these military engagements, hinting at the ongoing conflict between the expanding United States and indigenous peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 85838904 |
| Title | Scott's Wabash Expedition, 1791 |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Wars -- 1750-1815 |
| Subject | Scott, Charles, 1739-1813 |
| Subject | Indiana -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64829 |
| Release Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 343 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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