King Philip's War - Softcover

Ranbom, Shapperd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0615208908 ISBN 13: 9780615208909

Publisher: Settlement House Books, 2008

Synopsis

Poetry. Native American Studies. A meditation on tribe and family, natural harmony and human tolerance, KING PHILIP'S WAR tells the story of the New England Algonquians who hosted the first Thanksgiving and were, within half a century of the European arrival, victims of genocide. With lyric intensity, the book reveals the inner life of King Philip, the rebel Wampanoag leader who led the uprising that historians have called the bloodiest war in American history. Moving from rage to tenderness and resignation, Philip's voice is redolent with the rhythm of the seasons, the beliefs and dreams of an ancient people, and the bitter realities of a civilization being lost. The book—born from historical record and native legend—is a meditation on tribe and family, natural harmony and human tolerance, and has much to say about our 21st century struggle to protect our own civilization.

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About the Author

Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Sheppard Ranbom spent much of his childhood and youth in a landscape replete with reminders of The Algonquians who once populated all of New England. Educated at Colgate University, he is president and co-founder of CommunicationWorks, LLC, a national public affairs firm focused on education, youth, and social policy issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Settlement House Books
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0615208908
• ISBN 13: 9780615208909
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80