Those of Distant Campfires

About the Book

Follow this captivating historical account of the Seminoles from an ancient Florida of some 30 million years ago, when it existed only as a few sandy islands in the Gulf of Mexico. Continue on through the Seminole Wars and on to a modern day Florida boasting a highly successful 21st Century Florida Seminole population.

Explore how the Paleoindians, the first Native Americans, who were possibly Florida¡¯s first ¡°snowbirds¡± lived. Examine the devastating effects of the European arrival on the Native populations. See how the Seminoles adapted culturally to Florida, and how they lived so harmoniously with nature. Take a look at the role of the Seminole chiefs and black Seminoles in the three Seminole Wars. Empathize with the wrenching and unnecessary removal of many of the Florida Seminoles to ¡°Indian Territory.¡±

Discover the fascinating facts behind the three Seminole Wars. Property was not the real issue behind these Wars¡­SLAVERY was the root cause.

Come with Dr. Towers on a journey that will take you through the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of these proud and unconquered people.

¡°Through our own recovered innocence we discern the innocence of our neighbors.¡± Henry David Thoreau, Walden, 1, Spring.

About the Author

For three decades Dr. Sandi Towers has studied the indigenous peoples of the Americas. Receiving a Juris Doctor¡¯s degree, and completing postdoctoral studies in international law, she traveled around the world to study other cultures.

A native of Florida, she lectures at historical societies and colleges about the true Florida Natives¡­the Seminoles.