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The Seminoles
After a brief tribal history, describes Seminole Indian life in villages in the Everglades in the past and changes that have come in modern times.
64 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 1989
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June 24, 2021
This book tells the story of a proud people. it is a story of change and survival. Throughout their history, the Seminoles had to start over, again and again, and learn to adapt to new lands. Yet they developed a way of life that has lasted to this day.
Scientists have different theories of when and who first immigrated to the Americas. They wandered from place to place searching for the herds. Some people moved toward the forests of the east. One of these groups of people was the Muskogee. They settled in GA, AL and northern FL. When the whites arrived they called the Muskogee, creeks, bc they lived near creeks and rivers.
Lots of great photos.
The Creeks traded with the English (charleston), Spanish (FL) and the French (New Orleans and Mobile). The English convided them to join forces against Spain and France to raid the Spanish missions in FL. By 1708, English colonists began taking over Creek lands. Spain granted citizenship and freedom to all Indians who came to FL. They became known as Seminoles.
Map of Indian tribes (creek, tamathli, guale, apalachee, timucua, Ais, seminoles, calusa and tekesta).
They slept on animal skin that they hoped to take on the qualities of (panther were skilled hunters, deers were gentle and modest)
Seminoles were courageous warriors. They painted their heads, necks and breasts with red paint. They were harsh in combat, but fair tot heir enemies. They spared their enemies' lives when they could. Like many other indian tribes, Seminoles enslaved the captured enemy. These prisoners of war could marry Seminole tribe members, and their children would become members of the tribe.
nacklaces showed their wealth and popularity. The instructions to play chunkey (game).
Elaborate description of Green Corn Dance and a beautiful piece of artwork depicting it.
a deep and moving art piece of the trail of tears
The Creeks and Seminoles who left FL were very different and didn't want to live together. Some Seminoles lived temporarily with the Cherokee Nation. Others remained at Fort Gibson, but the living conditions were terrible. Crowded into barracks, they suffered sickness and starvation. Many died. In 1845, some land in Oklahoma was set aside for the Seminoles alone. Some settled there while others spread throughout the western territories.
Scientists have different theories of when and who first immigrated to the Americas. They wandered from place to place searching for the herds. Some people moved toward the forests of the east. One of these groups of people was the Muskogee. They settled in GA, AL and northern FL. When the whites arrived they called the Muskogee, creeks, bc they lived near creeks and rivers.
Lots of great photos.
The Creeks traded with the English (charleston), Spanish (FL) and the French (New Orleans and Mobile). The English convided them to join forces against Spain and France to raid the Spanish missions in FL. By 1708, English colonists began taking over Creek lands. Spain granted citizenship and freedom to all Indians who came to FL. They became known as Seminoles.
Map of Indian tribes (creek, tamathli, guale, apalachee, timucua, Ais, seminoles, calusa and tekesta).
They slept on animal skin that they hoped to take on the qualities of (panther were skilled hunters, deers were gentle and modest)
Seminoles were courageous warriors. They painted their heads, necks and breasts with red paint. They were harsh in combat, but fair tot heir enemies. They spared their enemies' lives when they could. Like many other indian tribes, Seminoles enslaved the captured enemy. These prisoners of war could marry Seminole tribe members, and their children would become members of the tribe.
nacklaces showed their wealth and popularity. The instructions to play chunkey (game).
Elaborate description of Green Corn Dance and a beautiful piece of artwork depicting it.
a deep and moving art piece of the trail of tears
The Creeks and Seminoles who left FL were very different and didn't want to live together. Some Seminoles lived temporarily with the Cherokee Nation. Others remained at Fort Gibson, but the living conditions were terrible. Crowded into barracks, they suffered sickness and starvation. Many died. In 1845, some land in Oklahoma was set aside for the Seminoles alone. Some settled there while others spread throughout the western territories.
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