In addition to Carl Benn’s historical exploration of this remarkable subject, this book includes the memoirs of two Mohawk veterans of the campaign, Louis Jackson and James Deer, who recorded the details of their adventures upon returning to Canada in 1885. It also presents readers with additional period documents, maps, historical images, and other materials to enhance appreciation of this unusual story, including an annotated roll of the Mohawks who won praise for the exceptional quality of their work in this legendary campaign in the chronicle of Britain’s expansion into Africa.
In addition to Carl Benn’s historical exploration of this remarkable subject, this book includes the memoirs of two Mohawk veterans of the campaign, Louis Jackson and James Deer, who recorded the details of their adventures upon returning to Canada in 1885. It also presents readers with additional period documents, maps, historical images, and other materials to enhance appreciation of this unusual story, including an annotated roll of the Mohawks who won praise for the exceptional quality of their work in this legendary campaign in the chronicle of Britain’s expansion into Africa.
Mohawks on the Nile: Natives Among the Canadian Voyageurs in Egypt, 1884-1885
280Mohawks on the Nile: Natives Among the Canadian Voyageurs in Egypt, 1884-1885
280Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781550028676 |
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Publisher: | Dundurn Press |
Publication date: | 08/14/2009 |
Pages: | 280 |
Product dimensions: | 5.90(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.10(d) |