Red Eagle: The Red Stick War of Alabama

by Jens Cromer, Andrew Knighton, Jeff Hortman (Creator)

Alabama. 1812. The southwestern frontier of the young United States spans hundreds of miles between the Mississippi River and the Appalachian Mountains. The region is home to dozens of Native American tribes, American settlers, and the soldiers of Spain, France, England, and the USA. It is a melting pot unseen since the Persian Empire.On the banks of the Coosa River, William Weatherford manages brisk business from his trading post. He is the son of a Scottish military man, who served under George Washington, and a Creek Princess from the sacred Deer family. He moves through both worlds, native and European. He is known as Red Eagle among his Creek brothers. He commands respect. He is the sinew that holds his community from the brink of conflict.But as Red Eagle and his family steer the course of peace, rivals tussle for control of the land. A series of slights pushes the Creek Nation into standing their ground against the power-hungry Governor of the Alabama. When Red Eagle declines to choose sides, his side is chosen for him. With his wife and child murdered and his home burned to the ground. Red Eagle takes command of the Creek forces. He leads a strategic guerilla war of resistance that paralyzes the Governor and forces the US Government to call in General Andrew Jackson to quell the conflict.Through years of battle, Red Eagle commands Jackson's respect, but the radical factions of his own men - led by his half-brother, the Prophet Josiah - create dissent in his victory plan.As attrition hits both sides and the rivers of Alabama run red with the blood of citizens, how far will Red Eagle go to see peace in his homeland again? When does revenge become folly? When does the past become a dream you cannot return to? How can one man save his people from total destruction?This is the story of William Weatherford. The greatest warrior Andrew Jackson ever faced.

246 pages, Paperback

Published January 5, 2018

Reviews

[Erik McManus · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was action packed. Most of it was tactical strategies between either sides of this war and it follows a man who loses everything and what he does once that happens. He endures some very tough situations and has to put his best foot forward to deal with what comes next.

I liked that the main character (Red Eagle) tried to remain morally sound throughout the book. It showed a lot of strength in their character and that they were trying to protect the people they cared about.

The book does delve on some of the realities of how people were treated at this time in history and its really unfortunate that it went down that way. War is never the solution.

The book was a fast paced and kept me invested. If you like military books then this one might peak your interest.

[Sunshine Aspen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Walking the line between Creek and American

Red Eagle walks the line upon his older tribal ways and his newer European Roots in this stunning story. William is an honest peaceful man; half Indian, half Scot living in Alabama operating a storefront with his wife and child. War arises and he stays true to his peaceful ways but faces horrific tragedy because of it... Finding himself stuck in a war with family, other tribes, and the Americans- one man leads his Creek peoples through the Red Stick War of Alabama. Waging war against Jackson, Red Eagle faces empty promises, religious fanaticism, love and much despair. Love this book!!!!

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wish there was more content taught from the angle of the Native Americans when I was in school. Fascinating read!