Into the American Woods: Negotiators on the Pennsylvania Frontier
Into the American Woods: Negotiators on the Pennsylvania Frontier
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000464
Book • Nonfiction
Pennsylvania Frontier • 18th century
2000
Adult
18+ years
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Into the American Woods: Negotiators on the Pennsylvania Frontier by James H. Merrell explores the dynamics between European settlers and Native Americans on the Pennsylvania frontier. The book focuses on the complex negotiations and interactions that shaped relations, highlighting the roles and experiences of diverse individuals involved in these cross-cultural exchanges.
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Melancholic
Into the American Woods: Negotiators on the Pennsylvania Frontier examines the role of cultural brokers and interpreters who played pivotal roles in negotiations between European settlers and Native American tribes.
The book highlights the unique communication challenges faced on the Pennsylvania frontier, where bilingual and bicultural intermediaries became essential for diplomacy.
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James H. Merrell, the author, is a renowned historian recognized for his in-depth studies on early American history and Native American-European relations.
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464
Book • Nonfiction
Pennsylvania Frontier • 18th century
2000
Adult
18+ years
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