The Black Seminole Legacy and
North American Politics, 1695-1845
Bruce Edward Twyman
The Black Seminole Legacy
explores the influence wielded by fugitive slaves who fled to Florida
and formed alliances with Native peoples, mainly Seminoles. It tells the
hidden story of the impact that those people, known as Black Seminoles,
had on the political policies of Spain, Britain, and the United States
from 1693 to 1845.
Using government documents from those countries, the author shows how
Black Seminoles affected and even influenced U.S. presidents, including
Washington, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, and Jackson. The Black Seminole
leader Abraham, a particularly important character in this saga, is
featured in the work. The book also reveals the important role of Black
Seminoles in Spanish survival in Florida and in Florida's acquiring
statehood.
The Black Seminole Legacy introduces new insights into Native and
African-American relationships. It will fascinate the general, as well
as the scholarly, reader.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Bruce Edward Twyman received his doctorate degree in political science
from Clark Atlanta University. He has taught at Various universities
including Prairie View A&M University in Texas and California State
University-Los Angeles. While preparing for a general project about
Native
American politics, Dr. Twyman stumbled across the intriguing subject of
Black Seminoles, which led him to research and develop this book.
For information about the book or speaking engagements, the author may be reached at brucetwyman@hotmail.com
