The plot centers around Ponteach, who is depicted as a noble but tragic figure. His tribe faces encroachment by European settlers, and Ponteach struggles to maintain his people's traditions and resist the growing dominance of the colonial powers. The narrative portrays the internal strife within the tribe, as well as the interactions between Ponteach and various colonial figures, highlighting the tensions between Native American and European cultures. The play also delves into the personal...

Journals of Robert Rogers of the Rangers is a vivid firsthand account of frontier warfare during the French and Indian War, recording reconnaissance, raids, hardships, and tactical innovation along the contested borders of British North America. Written in a plain, martial, and observational style, the journals belong to the broader eighteenth-century tradition of military memoir and colonial travel narrative, yet they are distinguished by their attention to irregular warfare, Indigenous a...

Journals of Robert Rogers of the Rangers is the firsthand accounts of American frontiersman Robert Rogers. He led the "Rogers' Rangers" during the French and Indian War.

Discover the glorious world of mushrooms, lichens, and micro fungi, as described by Peter McCoy, one of today's foremost experts in the field. Covering the essential information and skills for identifying, cultivating, and celebrating the uniqueness of fungi, this book enables anyone to quickly and easily engage in the art and science of mycology—the study of fungi. Mycology offers vast opportunities to enhance our lives, support our communities, and heal the environment. This first-of-its...

My orders were to raise this company as quick as possible, to enlist none but such as were used to travelling and hunting, and in whose courage and fidelity I could confide: they were, moreover, to be subject to military discipline and the articles of war.From 1755 to 1760, Major Robert Rogers fought in the French and Indian War for the British. He and his troops were given a mandate “to use my best endeavours to distress the French and their allies, by sacking, burning; and destro...

In "Ponteach," Robert Rogers crafts a compelling narrative that weaves together vivid storytelling with themes of power, betrayal, and colonial conflict. Set against the backdrop of the early American frontier, the play delves into the tensions between Native Americans and European settlers, encapsulated through the character of Ponteach, a Native American leader. Rogers employs a rich, dramatic style, characterized by lyrical dialogue and pointed imagery, drawing on both historical events...

'The thrilling true account of a famous woodsman, scout & guerilla leader during the formative years of the American Nation' In the evocative pages of Rogers own journal we are taken through a landscape of dark untrodden forest where danger from hostile Indians and the French Army threaten every step. Famous exploits of guerilla warfare are graphically told, including battles and ambushes on America's lakes, the devastating 'Fight on Snowshoes' and the raid against the Abanakee's village a...

With the rise of urban living and the digital age, many North American healers are recognizing that traditional medicinal knowledge must be recorded before being lost with its elders. A Cree Healer and His Medicine Bundle is a historic document, including nearly 200 color photos and maps, in that it is the first in which a native healer has agreed to open his medicine bundle to share in writing his repertoire of herbal medicines and where they are found. Providing information on a...

A fictional book that tells the story of what happens to a female doctor that wins a substantial amount of money as a prize. The prize money attracts unexpected consequences.About the Author:A retired Army officer. Grew up in an impoverished environment in Oklahoma and California. A Master's degree in Speech. Has written fictional books a series of poem books that are one-page stories reflecting real life and published a guitar player song book for beginners.

This beautifully illustrated, full-color guide provides everything readers need to know about the medicinal powers of 90 native herbs of Iceland--85 of which also grow in North America. Anna Rosa Robertsdottir describes the history, uses, harvesting, drying, and storage of the plants, and includes a wealth of detailed instructions for their preparation--including infusions, decoctions, tinctures, and syrups. Generous color photographs of both the leaves and flowers facilitate plant identif...

Things I Know: 19 PoemsBy: Ltc Robert RogersThings I Know: 19 Poems are a reflection of the experiences of Army Ltc Robert Rogers, celebrating the good times and remembering the challenging times. Read the poems, and see if they don’t reflect some of your own experiences.About the AuthorLtc Robert Rogers is a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who has experienced war, life challenges, and lots of fun times. He has a masters degree in speech and has been awarded ...

Times ChangeBy: Ltc Robert RogersTimes Change is a story of how our lives change over time. This story begins with a teenage boy who experiences life in a world emerging from the Great Depression. He learns about the hardships that people faced. As he grows older, his life constantly changes.He successfully completes college and enlists in the U.S. Army as an infantry officer. When war in Vietnam is declared, he is sent to Vietnam as an infantry officer to help in th...