Michael P. Morris

George Galphin and the Transformation of the Georgia-South Carolina Backcountry

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Produktbeschreibung

This work provides a transnational analysis of the influence of the Scots-Irish upon colonial and Native American culture in the Southeast, prior to 1783.

Produktdetails

• New Studies in Southern History
• Verlag: Lexington Books
• Seitenzahl: 202
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2014
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 488g
• ISBN-13: 9781498501736
• ISBN-10: 1498501737
• Artikelnr.: 41371868

Autorenporträt

Michael P. Morris received his PhD in early American and Native American studies at Auburn University and is the author of The Bringing of Wonder.

Inhaltsangabe

Contents Backcountry Bourgeoisie: The Lives and Influence of Colonial Fur
Traders...................... The Rise of a Merchant Prince: The Galphin
journey from Armagh to Silver Bluff, South
Carolina.....................................................................................................
"This is a Growing and Flourishing Province, where Industry is Amply
Rewarded": George Galphin and the Ulster-Scot
Communities..............................................................................
"I allwise [sic] made it a rule to tell them the truth, . . . .": The
Struggle for Hegemony over the Southeastern
Indians..................................................................................................................
"I Should Tacke A Plasure in Serving my Contrey:" George Galphin and the
American
Revolution................................................................................................................................
"When the Light of Liberty will shine upon us again,": the War worsens for
Galphin......... A Life Well-Lived: The George Galphin Estate and
Legacy..................................................
Endnotes...................................................................................................................................