
The Slaveholding Indians (Vol.1-3)
Native Americans as Slaveholder as Participants in the Civil War & Under ReconstructionBy Annie Heloise AbelLength36h 22m
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In "The Slaveholding Indians" (Volumes 1-3), Annie Heloise Abel meticulously explores the complex relationships between Native American tribes and the institution of slavery in the United States. Through her rigorous historical analysis, she illuminates the ways in which certain Indigenous groups, particularly in the South, adopted and adapted the practices of slaveholding, often mirroring white society's economic and social structures. Abel's literary style is sharp and insightful, weaving together vivid narratives with scholarly rigor, and she situates her work within the broader context of American history, colonialism, and race relations, effectively challenging prevailing narratives about Indigenous peoples. Annie Heloise Abel, a pioneer in the field of American history, sought to uncover the nuanced tales often overlooked in traditional scholarship. Her background as one of the first women to earn a Ph.D. in history from Columbia University fueled her passion for shedding light on marginalized voices in historical discourse. Abel's dedication to the study of both Native American and African American experiences reveals her commitment to understanding the interconnectedness of these narratives. "The Slaveholding Indians" is essential reading for anyone interested in the complex interplay of race, culture, and power in American history. Abel'Äôs groundbreaking research invites readers to reconsider their perceptions of Indigenous peoples and slavery, offering a richer, more nuanced understanding of this critical period. This seminal work will resonate with historians, students, and general readers alike, providing a deeper appreciation for the intricacies of identity and economic survival in the face of colonial expansion.
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GenreHistory
Length36 hrs 22 mins
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Publish dateDec 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Slaveholding Indians (Vol.1-3)
2PREFACE
3I. THE GENERAL SITUATION IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY, 1830-1860
4II. INDIAN TERRITORY IN ITS RELATIONS WITH TEXAS AND ARKANSAS
5III. THE CONFEDERACY IN NEGOTIATION WITH THE INDIAN TRIBES
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6IV. THE INDIAN NATIONS IN ALLIANCE WITH THE CONFEDERACY
7APPENDIX A—FORT SMITH PAPERS
8APPENDIX B—THE LEEPER590 OR WICHITA AGENCY PAPERS
9SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY (pt. 1)
10SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY (pt. 2)
11SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY (pt. 3)
12I. THE BATTLE OF PEA RIDGE, OR ELKHORN, AND ITS MORE IMMEDIATE EFFECTS
13II. LANE'S BRIGADE AND THE INCEPTION OF THE INDIAN
14III. THE INDIAN REFUGEES IN SOUTHERN KANSAS
15IV. THE ORGANIZATION OF THE FIRST INDIAN EXPEDITION
16V. THE MARCH TO TAHLEQUAH AND THE RETROGRADE MOVEMENT OF THE "WHITE AUXILIARY"
17VI. GENERAL PIKE IN CONTROVERSY WITH GENERAL HINDMAN
18VII. ORGANIZATION OF THE ARKANSAS AND RED RIVER SUPERINTENDENCY
19VIII. THE RETIREMENT OF GENERAL PIKE
20IX. THE REMOVAL OF THE REFUGEES TO THE SAC AND FOX AGENCY
21X. NEGOTIATIONS WITH UNION INDIANS
22XI. INDIAN TERRITORY IN 1863, JANUARY TO JUNE INCLUSIVE
23XII. INDIAN TERRITORY IN 1863, JULY TO DECEMBER INCLUSIVE
24XIII. ASPECTS, CHIEFLY MILITARY, 1864-1865
25APPENDIX
26SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY
27PREFACE
28I. OVERTURES OF PEACE AND RECONCILIATION
29II. THE RETURN OF THE REFUGEES
30III. CATTLE-DRIVING IN THE INDIAN COUNTRY
31IV. THE MUSTER OUT OF THE INDIAN HOME GUARDS
32V. THE SURRENDER OF THE SECESSIONIST INDIANS
33VI. THE PEACE COUNCIL AT FORT SMITH, SEPTEMBER, 1865
34VII. THE HARLAN BILL
35VIII. THE FREEDMEN OF INDIAN TERRITORY
36IX. THE EARLIER OF THE RECONSTRUCTION TREATIES OF 1866
37X. NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE CHEROKEES