The March to Kekionga
In a story of courage, espionage, bravery, mystery, danger, warfare, love and romance, this historically researched fictional depiction begins a year after the American military setback at the Battle of Kekionga in present-day Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Beginning with General Arthur St Clair’s 1791 massacre at the upper Wabash River, the adventure story covers both the new American and Native American viewpoints in a clash of cultures in the frontier of the old Northwest territory of the United States.
This sequel to The Bones of Kekionga will allow you to experience first-hand the strategies and thoughts of General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, Miami Chief Little Turtle, William Henry Harrison, Blue Jacket and dozens of other frontiersmen and warriors.
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Book Excerpts
Here’s a sampling of what you'll find in The March to Kekionga.
Depiction of General Anthony Wayne’s March.
The Anthony Wayne Monument at Valley Forge.
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Rushing down the roadway and through the forest on both sides are men, some in military uniform, others dressed as militia.
“Grab your guns, boys. Something is a happenin’,” commands Sutherland.
Panic-stricken with blood flowing from their heads, arms and legs, warnings are shouted, “Turn around! Turn your horses and wagon around! Get out of here! It’s a massacre! Injuns everywhere, and they’re heading this way!”
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Thirty-seven canoes, each with two or three Native Americans paddling hard, have a mile to go! The race to be the first to arrive at Kekionga is on. Digging deep into the St. Marys River water, Running Deer and his canoe mate nose ahead of the ten contending birch bark boat participants. Ignoring the waving and cheering squaws, children and old men along both sides of the riverbanks, Running Deer has an ulterior motive to finish fast. He is anxious to be reacquainted with Morning Bird.
The wigwams and cabins, large and small, that the Indians paddle past are blurs to the contestants as the canoes, loaded with captured booty from victory, navigate the last sharp bend in the river before arriving at the Kekionga landing area.
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Later in the spring at Fort Greeneville, during a break in the legion training and drills, General Wayne hosts his generals, several scouts and Captain William Clark in his marquee tent.
“Clark’s resistance against the raid on his pack train near Fort Washington indicates the military training is paying off, gentlemen!” brags Wayne standing up to pace around, “I wish our army’s resistance to the flu epidemic was as good, but we must emphasize the positive and move forward.