Pontiac and the Ottawa Wars

Pontiac was a war chief who led the Ottawas during Pontiac's War, from 1763 to 1766, in an armed struggle against the British in the Great Lakes region. Pontiac's importance was as the mastermind and leader of the revolt. In July 1763, Pontiac defeated a British detachment at Detroit in the Battle of Bloody Run. An accomplished orator, Pontiac was able to corral numerous other tribes to his cause. Readers will be fully engaged with the history, words and images in "Pontiac And The Ottawa Wars".