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Light a Distant Fire
Light a Distant Fire
Author: Lucia St Clair Robson
Osceola had no illusions that the struggle would be an easy one. But after years of humbly acquiescing to the white men's demands, he was ready to fight no matter what the cost. The young men would have the chance to earn war honors. Their women would have reason to be proud of them again. — When "Old Man" Jackson declared war on th...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780345375612
ISBN-10: 0345375610
Publication Date: 12/13/1991
Pages: 431
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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Not one of her best books. Robson's niche has been to concentrate on fictionalized biographies of Native American women (frequently close relatives of historical figures), but this one focuses on Osceola of the Seminoles. There are well-developed female characters, but they are not center stage. The story drags and reaches its ultimately depressing conclusion with Osceola's imprisonment and death.
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Osceola, and the Seminole Wars done with well written charactesr, and historical accuracy.
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The story of the proud Seminole, an Indian people who never surrendered.


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