Molly Brant : Mohawk loyalist and diplomat / Peggy Dymond Leavey.
"Molly Brant, a Mohawk girl born into poverty in 1736, became the consort of Sir William Johnson, one of the wealthiest white men in 18th-century America. Suspected of being a spy for the British during the American Revolution, Molly was forced to flee with her children or face imprisonment. Because...
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Language: | English |
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Toronto :
Dundurn,
[2015]
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Series: | Quest biography.
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Physical Description: | 224 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 22 cm. Issued also in electronic format. |
Format: | Book |
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"Molly Brant, a Mohawk girl born into poverty in 1736, became the consort of Sir William Johnson, one of the wealthiest white men in 18th-century America. Suspected of being a spy for the British during the American Revolution, Molly was forced to flee with her children or face imprisonment. Because of her ability to influence the Mohawks, her assistance was needed at Fort Niagara, and she found refuge there.
A respected Mohawk matron, Molly became a vital link between her people and the Canadian Indian Department. Like her brother Joseph, she worked hard to keep five of the Six Nations on the side of the British throughout the war, believing the empty promises that all would be restored to them once the conflict ended. Although she was seen as fractious and demanding at times, her remarkable stamina and courage gained the respect of the highest levels of Canadian government."--Pub. desc. |
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Call Number: | E99.M8 L43 2015 |
Bibliography Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781459728936 1459728939 9781459728943 1459728947 9781459728950 1459728955 |
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Issued also in electronic format. |