The Life and Times of Little Turtle

Little Turtle [1747-1812] was war chief of the Miami Indians, whose territory stretched from Chicago south to the Ohio River. Although he led native armies to significant victories over American forces, Little Turtle was ultimately convinced that only accommodation and peace would allow for coexistence with the growing American presence. This, the only major biography of Little Turtle, remains today an important contribution to the study of America's westward expansion, as well as the intricate frontier interactions between Americans, British military forces, and native peoples.