Frontier boldness meets political clash in early Georgia. A determined settler, Elijah Clarke, leads a bold venture into Indian lands and helps spark a provisional republic on the edge of the new nation. This book examines how land hunger, treaty disputes, and local power shaped a dramatic standoff with state authorities.
Across a landscape of forts and contested claims, Clarke builds a shadow government, while Georgia’s governor and federal authorities respond with pressure and troops. The narrative tracks the uneasy balance between frontier ambition and the rule of law, showing how loyalties shifted as events unfolded.
Ideal for readers of early American frontier history.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the life and times of Elijah Clarke, a significant figure in the American Revolutionary War and the early history of Georgia. The author traces Clarke's involvement in various schemes, including an attempted invasion of Florida and the establishment of an independent government in Georgia. These ventures provide a lens through which to examine the political and social dynamics of the post-Revolutionary era, particularly the tensions between the federal government, state governments, and the frontier communities. The book sheds light on the complexities of American westward expansion, the challenges faced by the young nation in maintaining order and stability, and the role of individuals like Clarke in shaping the course of history. Through its detailed account of Clarke's life and actions, this book offers valuable insights into the complexities of American history and the challenges faced by the nation in its formative years. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332416066_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332416066
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332416066
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)