Osceola and the Great Seminole War A Struggle for Justice and Freedom

THOM HATCH is an award-winning author and historian who specializes in the American West, the Civil War, and Native American conflicts. He is a Marine Corps Vietnam veteran, and has received a Spur Award from the Western Writers of America. Hatch lives in Colorado with his wife and daughter.

Advance Praise for Osceola and the Great Seminole War

“The Seminole tribe of Florida had an origin as complex and tragic as the history of race in America. The Creek Indians of Alabama, escaped black slaves, and Muskogee-speaking natives of Florida together made up the tribe which took its name from the Spanish word for ‘fugitives’ or ‘wild men’. They were united by a fierce independence and were led by a man of great natural gifts—named Billy Powell at birth, and known to history as Osceola—as varied in his background as the tribe he led. His story, stirring and sad in equal measure, is now told by Thom Hatch in this new history of the Seminole ordeal.”
—Thomas Powers, Los Angeles Times Book Prize winner and National Book Critics Circle finalist for The Killing of Crazy Horse

“With admirable scholarship and fresh and exciting detail, Thom Hatch tells the epic story of young Billy Powell, who embraced his Native American heritage and entered history as Osceola, leader of the Seminoles. Telling of his fight for his people, Hatch demonstrates convincingly why Osceola deserves a place in the pantheon with Cochise, Tecumseh, and Sitting Bull.”
—A. J. Langguth, author of Driven West: Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears to the Civil War

Praise for Black Kettle: The Cheyenne Chief Who Sought Peace but Found War

“A thorough picture . . . Hatch cares about Black Kettle and the things he attempted to accomplish.”
—The Oklahoman

“A fresh and comprehensive reassessment of Black Kettle… A welcome addition to studies of the American West.”
—Booklist

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