{"product_id":"book-i2nb","title":"A Man Called Horse","description":"A daring account of Black Seminole warrior, chief, and diplomat John Horse and the route he forged on the \u003cbr\u003eUnderground Railroad to gain freedom for his people\u003cbr\u003eJohn Horse (c. 1812–1882, also known as Juan Caballo) was a famed chief, warrior, tactician, and diplomat \u003cbr\u003ewho played a dominant role in Black Seminole affairs for half a century. His story is central to that of the Black \u003cbr\u003eSeminoles—descendants of Seminole Indians, free Blacks, and escaped slaves who formed an alliance in \u003cbr\u003eSpanish Florida. A political and military leader of mixed Seminole and African heritage, Horse defended his \u003cbr\u003epeople from the US government, other tribes, and slave hunters.\u003cbr\u003eA Man Called Horse focuses on the little-known life of Horse while also putting into historical perspective the \u003cbr\u003elarger story of Native Americans and especially Black Seminoles, helping to connect the missing “dots” in this \u003cbr\u003eperiod. After fighting during the Second Seminole War (1835–1842), one of the longest and most costly Native \u003cbr\u003eAmerican conflicts in US history, Horse negotiated terms with the federal government and later became a \u003cbr\u003eguide and interpreter. Forced to relocate, he led a group of Black Seminoles to find a new home, first heading \u003cbr\u003ewestward to Texas and later to Mexico. \u003cbr\u003eTurner worked with descendants of Horse, who provided oral histories as well as many photographs and \u003cbr\u003eother artifacts. Her expertly researched and vetted biography depicts Horse as a complex, fascinating figure \u003cbr\u003ewho served in many varied roles, including as a counselor of fellow Seminole leaders, an agent of the US \u003cbr\u003egovernment, and a captain in the Mexican army. But no matter the part he played, one thing remained constant: \u003cbr\u003ewhether in battle or at the negotiating table, Horse fought tirelessly to help his people survive. The story of John \u003cbr\u003eHorse is a tale of daring, intrigue, and the lifelong quest for freedom.\u003cbr\u003eThe book includes black-and-white archival photos throughout (though the book is designed in full color), as \u003cbr\u003ewell as a map, timeline, author's note, endnotes, and select bibliography. ","brand":"Recorded Books, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49350000476464,"sku":"BDi2nb","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49458389057840,"sku":"ZEi2nb","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49458389123376,"sku":"ZMi2nb","price":35.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/561908-i2nb-Square.jpg?v=1734274602","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-i2nb","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}