A dramatic, exciting and tragic book about the Irish fur trapper who held the fate of America and the British Empire in his hands. William Johnson began life as a poor Irish Catholic peasant. After converting to Protestantism, he emigrated to America where he became the leading fur trader in the British colony and one of its richest men. He also 'went native,' marrying an Indian woman and adopting the religion of her tribe, the Iroquois. When war broke out between the French and English - what we now know as the 7 Years War ...
Read More
A dramatic, exciting and tragic book about the Irish fur trapper who held the fate of America and the British Empire in his hands. William Johnson began life as a poor Irish Catholic peasant. After converting to Protestantism, he emigrated to America where he became the leading fur trader in the British colony and one of its richest men. He also 'went native,' marrying an Indian woman and adopting the religion of her tribe, the Iroquois. When war broke out between the French and English - what we now know as the 7 Years War, the first world war in history - Johnson held the fate of the British Empire in his hands. If the Indians fought with the French, the British were doomed. He ensured that the Indians remained neutral or sided with the British. But he also made them promises - only to see all his assurances broken by his fellow whites and by the imperial authorities in London . . .
Read Less
Add this copy of White Savage: William Johnson and the Invention of to cart. $13.70, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Atlanta rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Austell, GA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Excelsior Editions/State University of New Yo.
Edition:
2009, Excelsior Editions/State University of New York Press
Add this copy of White Savage: William Johnson and the Invention of to cart. $13.70, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Excelsior Editions/State Univers.
Edition:
2009, Excelsior Editions/State University of New York Press
Publisher:
Excelsior Editions/State University of New York Press
Published:
2009
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18095336066
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.51
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of White Savage: William Johnson and the Invention of to cart. $13.71, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Diamond rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Excelsior Editions/State Univers.
Edition:
2009, Excelsior Editions/State University of New York Press
Publisher:
Excelsior Editions/State University of New York Press
Published:
2009
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18160012064
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.51
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of White Savage: William Johnson and the Invention of to cart. $13.71, good condition, Sold by HPB-Red rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Excelsior Editions.
Edition:
2009, Excelsior Editions/State University of New York Press
Publisher:
Excelsior Editions/State University of New York Press
Published:
2009
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
18078285871
Shipping Options:
Standard Shipping: $4.51
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of White Savage: William Johnson and the Invention of to cart. $15.22, good condition, Sold by BooksRun rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Excelsior Editions/State University of New York Press.
Edition:
2009, Excelsior Editions/State University of New York Press
Add this copy of White Savage: William Johnson and the Invention of to cart. $42.01, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2009 by Excelsior Editions/State Unive.
Edition:
2009, Excelsior Editions/State University of New York Press
Add this copy of White Savage to cart. $7.49, good condition, Sold by Yare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Great Yarmouth, NORFOLK, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Faber & Faber.
Add this copy of White Savage: William Johnson and the Invention of to cart. $7.70, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Faber and Faber.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there's something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.
Add this copy of White Savage: William Johnson and the Invention of to cart. $11.08, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPricesUK5 rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Castle Donington, DERBYSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2006 by Faber & Faber.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. B-format paperback. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of White Savage: William Johnson and the Invention of to cart. $18.61, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2006 by Faber & Faber.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. B-format paperback. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
At least one major historian regards this life of one of the major figures in pre-Revolutionary America as mainly fiction because of the author's heavy reliance on Irish folkways. But at times it can be interesting and suggestive.
Sir William Johnson was a complex man who lived successfully among the Iroquois, the British, and the colonists. Previous biographies like Milton Hamilton's are good but a modern one is lacking. This isn't it unless you too are heavily influenced by Irish legends.
It's too intense for a summer read or a beach book and it fails to satisfy the historian; sources are dated especially secondary ones for background.
I'd wait for the forthcoming major study on Johnson.
