Great Britain And The Illinois Country, 1763 To 1774 (1910)

Great Britain And The Illinois Country, 1763 To 1774 is a historical book written by Clarence Edwin Carter and first published in 1910. The book explores the relationship between Great Britain and the Illinois Country during the period from 1763 to 1774. The Illinois Country was a region in North America that included parts of present-day Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. The book begins by discussing the aftermath of the French and Indian War, which ended in 1763 with Great Britain gaining control of the Illinois Country from France. Carter then examines the efforts of the British government to establish control over the region and to maintain peaceful relations with the Native American tribes who inhabited the area. The book also explores the role of individual British officials and traders in the Illinois Country, including George Croghan, who was appointed as Deputy Superintendent of Indian Affairs for the Northern District in 1765. Carter analyzes the relationships between these individuals and the Native American tribes, as well as the interactions between the British and French traders who operated in the region. Throughout the book, Carter emphasizes the challenges that Great Britain faced in trying to maintain control over the Illinois Country. These challenges included the resistance of Native American tribes to British authority, the ongoing competition with French traders, and the growing tensions between the British colonies and the mother country. Overall, Great Britain And The Illinois Country, 1763 To 1774 provides a detailed and nuanced account of the complex relationships between Great Britain, Native American tribes, and other European powers in the Illinois Country during a crucial period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.