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Unveiling the Hidden History: Indians and the Contest for the American Coast

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For centuries, the story of the American coast has been largely told from the perspective of European colonizers. But what of the Native Americans who inhabited these lands long before the arrival of Columbus? Their experiences and struggles have often been overlooked or marginalized.

The Saltwater Frontier: Indians and the Contest for the American Coast (New Directions in Narrative History)

by Andrew Lipman

4.4 out of 5

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Indians and the Contest for the American Coast: New Directions in Narrative, a groundbreaking work by historian James H. Merrell, seeks to rectify this imbalance and shed new light on this pivotal era in American history. Merrell argues that the contest for the American coast was not simply a matter of European conquest, but a complex and dynamic struggle in which Native Americans played a central role.

Drawing on a wealth of archival research, Merrell traces the history of the American coast from the first European settlements in the early 16th century to the American Revolution. He examines the complex relationships between Native Americans and Europeans, as well as the ways in which Native Americans resisted and adapted to the challenges of colonization.

Merrell's work is a timely and important contribution to the study of American history. It challenges traditional narratives of conquest and reveals the resilience and agency of Native Americans in the face of adversity. Indians and the Contest for the American Coast is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the United States, Native American history, or the ongoing struggle for social justice.

Here are some of the key themes explored in Indians and the Contest for the American Coast:

The diverse and complex cultures of the Native Americans who inhabited the American coast.
The impact of European colonization on Native American societies and economies.
The ways in which Native Americans resisted and adapted to the challenges of colonization.
The ongoing legacy of the contest for the American coast and its impact on Native American communities today.

Indians and the Contest for the American Coast is a powerful and provocative work that will change the way we think about American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the complex and often hidden history of the Native American struggle for their lands and their rights.

The Saltwater Frontier: Indians and the Contest for the American Coast (New Directions in Narrative History)

by Andrew Lipman

4.4 out of 5