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    History of the Third Seminole War: 1849-1858

    By Joe Knetsch and John Missall

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    Spanning a period of over forty years (1817-1858), the three Seminole Wars were America’s longest, costliest, and deadliest Indian wars, surpassing the more famous ones fought in the West.  After an uneasy peace following the conclusion of the second Seminole War in 1842, a series of hostile events followed by a string of murders in 1849 and 1850 made confrontation inevitable. The war was also known as Billy Bowlegs' War because Billy Bowlegs (Holata Micco) was the main Seminole leader in this the last Indian war to be fought east of the Mississippi River. Pushed by increasing encroachment into their territory he led a raid near Fort Myers. A series of violent skirmishes ensued. The vastness of the Floridian wilderness and the difficulties of the terrain and climate caused problems for the army, but they had learnt lessons from the second war and amongst other new tactics employed greater use of boats, eventually securing victory through cutting off food supplies.

    Although there are several books covering the entire Seminole Wars period and excellent works on the First and Second Seminole Wars, the Third Seminole War has long been neglected. This book seeks to fill that void at a time when interest in the Seminole Wars is growing.

    History of the Third Seminole War is a detailed narrative of the war and its causes, containing numerous firsthand accounts from participants in the war, derived from virtually all the available primary sources, collected over many years. Written in a clear, easy-to-follow style, the work is intended for both a general and scholarly audience and will be of value to those interested in Florida history, American history in general, military history, Native American studies, and nineteenth century subjects. The book will also appeal to Civil War enthusiasts, as many of the officers who served in Florida became leaders in that later conflict.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCasemate
    Release dateJan 15, 2018
    ISBN9781612005775
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    History of the Third Seminole War: 1849-1858
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    Joe Knetsch

    Nick Wynne is a retired historian who lives along the shore of the Indian River Lagoon. He is also the author of numerous books, including novels about the rural South. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia. Robert Redd is a native Floridian with a longtime interest in history. He holds degrees from Stetson University and American Public University. He is a member of the Florida Historical Society, Southern Historical Society, American Battlefield Trust and other organizations. Joe Knetsch is a graduate of Florida State University and the author of multiple books on Florida history. He retired from the Florida Department of Natural Resources and now serves as an expert witness in court cases involving land usage and navigable water rights. He is a much-in-demand speaker for various historical groups.

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