Life of Joseph Brant—Thayendanegea (Vol. II) Including the Border Wars of the American Revolution and Sketches of the Indian Campaigns of Generals Harmar, St. Clair, and Wayne; And Other Matters Connected with the Indian Relations of the United States and Great Britain, from the Peace of 1783 to the Indian Peace of 1795

"Life of Joseph Brant—Thayendanegea (Vol. II)" by William L. Stone is a 19th-century historical biography looking into the life of Joseph Brant, also known as Thayendanegea, during the American Revolution's border wars and subsequent Indian struggles. It uncovers the intricate web of relationships connecting American pioneers, Native American tribes, and strategic wartime decisions. Positioning the narrative at the launch of Sullivan's campaign, the biography reveals the disparities among Indian nations and the American strategy of targeting Indian settlements, while also setting the stage for the march to war. It focuses on the logistics of war, including troop movements and the difficulty of assembling Indian support while simultaneously attempting to unravel long-held European misrepresentations of Native American cultures. Finally, readers witness the preparations and conflicting powers before Sullivan's troops initiate their vengeful destruction of Indian land.