Yonnondio Or Warriors Of The Genesee: Tale Of The Seventeenth Century (1844) is a historical novel written by William Howe Cuyler Hosmer. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of the Native American tribes living in the Genesee River Valley, near present-day Rochester, New York. The novel portrays the struggles of the Seneca tribe against the invading French and English forces, who are trying to gain control of the land. The story follows the lives of several characters, including the Seneca chief ...
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Yonnondio Or Warriors Of The Genesee: Tale Of The Seventeenth Century (1844) is a historical novel written by William Howe Cuyler Hosmer. The book is set in the 17th century and tells the story of the Native American tribes living in the Genesee River Valley, near present-day Rochester, New York. The novel portrays the struggles of the Seneca tribe against the invading French and English forces, who are trying to gain control of the land. The story follows the lives of several characters, including the Seneca chief Yonnondio, his daughter Oona, and the English trader John Gardeyne. Through their experiences, the novel explores themes of cultural conflict, colonialism, and the impact of European colonization on Native American communities. Hosmer's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of the natural landscape and the customs of the Native American tribes. The book is also notable for its portrayal of the Seneca tribe as complex and multi-dimensional characters, rather than stereotypical ""savages."" Overall, Yonnondio Or Warriors Of The Genesee: Tale Of The Seventeenth Century is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on a little-known period of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history, colonialism, or the history of New York State.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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