The Indians in Wisconsin's History by John M. Douglass
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"The Indians in Wisconsin's History" by John M. Douglass is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book examines the lives and experiences of the Native American tribes of Wisconsin, exploring their cultures, interactions with European settlers, and the changes wrought by colonization and American expansion. The text highlights the significant historical events that shaped their lives, including periods of European rule and the eventual loss of their land and
autonomy. In this comprehensive exploration, Douglass narrates the pre-contact lifestyle of Wisconsin's Native Americans, detailing their hunting, gathering, and agricultural practices, as well as their social structures and spiritual beliefs. The narrative progresses through various historical eras, illustrating the impact of French and British colonization, fur trading, and eventual American settlement on Indigenous communities. It recounts moments of conflict, such as the Fox Wars and the Black Hawk War, while also acknowledging the resilience of these tribes as they adapted to changing circumstances. Ultimately, the book paints a vivid picture of a culture challenged by outside forces, yet enduring in the face of significant hardship and transformation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Douglass, John M., -1951 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 55003754 |
| Title | The Indians in Wisconsin's History |
| Series Title | Milwaukee Public Museum popular science handbook series no. 6. |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Wisconsin |
| Subject | Wisconsin -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 65504 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-65504-8 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 672 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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