""The Life and Times of Sir William Johnson, Bart. V1"" is a biography written by William L. Stone that delves into the life of Sir William Johnson, a prominent figure in colonial America during the 18th century. Johnson was a British colonial official who played a significant role in the French and Indian War, serving as a liaison between the British government and the Native American tribes in the region. The book provides a detailed account of Johnson's life, from his birth in Ireland to his rise to power in colonial ...
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""The Life and Times of Sir William Johnson, Bart. V1"" is a biography written by William L. Stone that delves into the life of Sir William Johnson, a prominent figure in colonial America during the 18th century. Johnson was a British colonial official who played a significant role in the French and Indian War, serving as a liaison between the British government and the Native American tribes in the region. The book provides a detailed account of Johnson's life, from his birth in Ireland to his rise to power in colonial America. It explores his relationships with the Native American tribes, his role in negotiating peace treaties, and his efforts to establish trade relations with them. The author also delves into Johnson's personal life, including his marriage to Molly Brant, a Native American woman, and their children. The book also touches on Johnson's political career, including his appointment as Superintendent of Indian Affairs and his involvement in the Albany Congress of 1754.Overall, ""The Life and Times of Sir William Johnson, Bart. V1"" provides an in-depth look at the life of one of colonial America's most influential figures and sheds light on the complex relationships between the British government, Native American tribes, and colonial settlers during this time period.In Two Volumes. Contains Important Information Pertaining To Indian Affairs, Including First Time Printing, From The Original Manuscript, Two Journals Kept By Sir William Of Expeditions Through The Cantonments Of The Six Nations And The Ottawa Confederacy, Also With An Account Of The Language, Customs, Location And Numbers Of Indian Tribes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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