description: William Johnson was among the most powerful and romantic figures in early American history. Beginning as an impoverished eighteenth century Irish immigrant, he became the wealthiest and most influential Indian leader on the North American continent. Married to Molly Brant, sister of the celebrated Mohawk Joseph Brant, Johnson served as a mediator in the evolving clash of the European and Native American cultures. This new edition brings back into print a classic work that will be welcomed reading for all those interested in early American history and American-Indian relations.
language: English
title: Mohawk Baronet: A Biography of Sir William Johnson
titlecomplete: Mohawk Baronet: A Biography of Sir William Johnson
characters: William Johnson
ratings_count: 20
places: Mohawk River, North America, Iroquois Confederacy, North America
publisher: Syracuse University Press