seminole war, 1st, 1817-1818

Presents an illustrated history of the Seminole Wars, covering the three wars fought in Florida between 1817 and 1858, as well as the events leading up to them, and discussing their significance to the United States, and their aftermaths.

Examines the causes, events, leaders, and present-day effects of the three wars culminating the Seminoles' futile attempts to safeguard their lands and rights.

The Seminole Wars involved Indians, whites, and hundreds of blacks who had escaped from white southern slaveholders to live among the Seminole in Florida.