James Birchett Ransom's engaging and historically accurate account of the Second Seminole War (1835-1842) provides readers with a unique glimpse into one of the most tumultuous times in American history. Throughout Osceola or Fact and Fiction, Ransom blends fact and fiction in a way that brings the era to life, shedding light on the stories of the many individuals - soldiers, settlers, and Seminole people alike - who played a role in this tragic conflict.

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