Rumble of a Distant Drum

Rumble of a Distant Drum

by Morris S. Arnold, Morris Arnold

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Arkansas Post was founded in 1686 and was the first European settlement in what would become Jefferson's Louisiana.

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    How does Morris S. Arnold’s exploration of the multi-cultural frontier at Arkansas Post challenge your prior understanding of early American history and colonial life?

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    In what ways does the physical isolation of Arkansas Post shape the daily decisions, survival strategies, and relationships of its diverse inhabitants—French, Spanish, Native American, and enslaved Africans?

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    How does the book illuminate the complex alliances and tensions between European powers and Native American nations in the Mississippi River valley, and how do individual actors navigate these shifting loyalties?

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