Re: let's talk about historical accuracy

Posted by Elaine on October 09, 1997 at 21:00:12:

In Reply to: Re: let's talk about historical accuracy posted by Mike Zeares on October 09, 1997 at 16:39:03:

: Elaine said:
: : 3. The role of the Huron in the novel and film was historically the Abenaki. (Mike, the Huron remained a strong French ally throughout the French & Indian War, as did the Ottawa. Their enemy was the Iroquois.)

: Ah, Iroquois, got it. I apparently misremembered. When was the war that destroyed the Hurons' power? I thought it was before the F&I War. This is what I get for not having my own ISP. I can't refer to my sources when posting.

: Mike

1648/49... Yes, it destroyed their power as it once was. It's referred to as the "disruption" since the Huron continued on. Part of the tribe was absorbed by the Iroquois.
Anyway, Mike...good to see your posts!

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: : Elaine said:
: : : 3. The role of the Huron in the novel and film was historically the Abenaki. (Mike, the Huron remained a strong French ally throughout the French & Indian War, as did the Ottawa. Their enemy was the Iroquois.)

: : Ah, Iroquois, got it.  I apparently misremembered.  When was the war that destroyed the Hurons' power?  I thought it was before the F&I War.  This is what I get for not having my own ISP. I can't refer to my sources when posting.

: : Mike

: 1648/49... Yes, it destroyed their power as it once was. It's referred to as the "disruption" since the Huron continued on. Part of the tribe was absorbed by the Iroquois. 
: Anyway, Mike...good to see your posts!


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