Farewell to Calm: The Rise and Fall of Pontiac's Indian Uprising

A Farewell to Calm: The New Normal Survival Guide

by John Crace

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In the spring of 1763, a confederation of Native American tribes led by the Ottawa war chief Pontiac launched a surprise attack on British forts and settlements across the Ohio Valley. The uprising, known as Pontiac's War, was the largest and most widespread Native American uprising in American history. It lasted for over a year and resulted in the deaths of hundreds of British soldiers and settlers.

Farewell to Calm tells the story of Pontiac's War from its origins in the Ohio Valley to its bloody climax at the siege of Fort Detroit. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, historian David Dixon paints a vivid portrait of the conflict, its causes, and its consequences. Dixon's narrative is rich in detail and human drama, and it offers a fresh perspective on one of the most important events in American history.

Farewell to Calm is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, Native American studies, or the frontier era. It is a powerful and moving account of a conflict that forever changed the relationship between Native Americans and European settlers.

Praise for Farewell to Calm

"Farewell to Calm is a masterful work of scholarship and storytelling. Dixon has written the definitive account of Pontiac's War, a conflict that has been largely forgotten by history. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or Native American studies." - James M. McPherson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Battle Cry of Freedom

"Farewell to Calm is a gripping and meticulously researched account of Pontiac's War. Dixon brings to life the complex characters and events of this pivotal conflict. This book is a major contribution to the field of American history." - Richard White, Bancroft Prize-winning author of The Middle Ground

"Farewell to Calm is a must-read for anyone interested in American history. Dixon's vivid prose and deep research bring to life the tragedy and heroism of Pontiac's War. This book is a powerful reminder of the complex and often violent history of the American frontier." - Pekka Hämäläinen, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Comanche Empire

About the Author

David Dixon is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books, including Never Come to Peace Again: Pontiac's Uprising and the Fate of the British Empire in North America and The Complete Idiot's Guide to American History.

A Farewell to Calm: The New Normal Survival Guide

by John Crace

4.6 out of 5

FREE