Scott's Wabash Expedition, 1791 by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County

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Creator Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County
LoC No. 85838904
Title Scott's Wabash Expedition, 1791
Note Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary "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.)
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
Most Recently Updated Mar 16, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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