Bøger af Howard Henry Peckham

William Henry Harrison, Young Tippecanoe is a book in the Childhood of Famous Americans series written by Howard Henry Peckham. The book tells the story of the childhood of William Henry Harrison, who would later become the ninth President of the United States. The book covers Harrison's early life, including his birth into a prominent Virginia family, his education, and his military career. It also focuses on his experiences as a young man living on the frontier in what is now Indiana, where he developed a deep respect for the Native American tribes he encountered. The book is written in a style that is accessible to young readers and includes illustrations and historical photographs to help bring the story to life. Overall, William Henry Harrison, Young Tippecanoe is an engaging and informative book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most famous presidents.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.

First published in 1947, Pontiac and the Indian Uprising is a product of his time; it is both informative and reflective of the attitudes that existed fifty years ago about Native Americans. Howard Peckham examines how Pontiac was able to lead four tribes to war and inspire the revolt of many more. He looks at the circumstances that motivated and encouraged him, and finally, at Pontiac's eventual failure.This comprehensive investigation of Pontiac's life was difficult because, unable to write, he left no collection of papers. All of his contemporaries who wrote about him were also his enemies, so obtaining an objective picture from them was nearly impossible. Peckham used important source material that enabled him to understand the Ottawa chief and to trace his movements with some continuity. The book includes, in full, the few letters that Pontiac dictated and his speeches.