Chapter 8 Losing the Land
Chapter 8 Losing the Land Chapter 8 Losing the Land "We were good friends to the British," Eagle Feather said. "Some years after the Revolutionary War, the British went to war with the American nation. It was called the War of 1812. Again in that war, we were British allies. By then, I was beyond my warrior days, but many of our braves fought alongside the British soldiers." A note of bitterness came into the old man's voice. "We thought we would be rewarded for our help to the British, and the
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Chapter 8 Losing the Land
Chapter 8 Losing the Land
"We were good friends to the British," Eagle Feather said."Some years after the Revolutionary War, the British went to war with the American nation.It was called the War of 1812. Again in that war, we were British allies.By then, I was beyond my warrior days, but many of our braves fought alongside the British soldiers."
A note of bitterness came into the old man's voice."We thought we would be rewarded for our help to the British, and they said we would be.They promised that we would keep all of our lands.But for years now, settlers have been taking our land and pushing us into smaller areas."
Eagle Feather gestured toward the river."Now we have all these men coming here and cutting down the trees.Well, you can see what lies ahead for our people."
"Maybe things will get better," Sagastao said, without much conviction.
He considered all his great-grandfather had said as he looked across the river at the logging camp,the cold seeping deeply into his bones despite the flames of the fire.
