I am down to the very last few chapters and I have savored every word of this book. I am a fast reader but I found myself reading this book slowly. One reason was pure enjoyment----like fine wine;sipped slowly. The other was because at times it became to techinical or lagging. I am not sure which. I get excited thinking about how this wonderful state that I live in (Indiana) was in the time frame of this book. I am also saddened by the atrosities that the American Indian went through. I know that all nations, all countries have witnessed the same or similiar treatment of those who "got in the way of progress" but this still makes me shudder at our ability to envoke cruelity upon our fellow man. If nothing else this book should be the topic of the day in all Indiana history classes in our school systems. I really would not have to finish the book because I know the whole story---when I began the book I knew very little--thank you Carol Spurlock Layman for giving us light. Remember:Peace begins with one smile.

I have always had an interest in the early 19th Century history of the midwestern states, and particularly the Native Americans that lived there. I learned much about how the Native Americans lived during these times, and how they were treated ( and mistreated) by their white neighbors. The book is an historical account of the various tribes, their Chiefs, and their life styles. This is a great story about Isaac McCoy, his family, and their struggles to help save the American Indians. I thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful book.