Our Beloved Kin: A New History of King Philip’s War (The Henry Roe Cloud Series on American Indians and Modernity) Cover
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Our Beloved Kin A New History of King Philip’s War (The Henry Roe Cloud Series on American Indians and Modernity)

Lisa Brooks

Winner of the 2019 Bancroft Prize: A compelling and original recovery of Native American resistance and adaptation to colonial America With rigorous original scholarship and creative narration, Lisa Brooks recovers a complex picture of war, captivity, and Native resistance during the “First Indian...

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During the discussion of the history surrounding the Bridgewater Triangle, Ash cited Lisa Brooks's book, Our Beloved Kin, as a critical historical source. The hosts referenced the text because it provided important context regarding King Philip’s War, including Benjamin Church's firsthand account. The book was used to underscore the tragic human cost of the conflict, specifically noting the heartbreak King Philip experienced after losing his family.

Episode: Episode 74: The Bridgewater Triangle Part 1

It was mentioned as a book that contained Benjamin Church's firsthand account of the war, and it was said that King Philip was heartbroken at the loss of his family.

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...because, um, it's in a book history of King Philip's war. So this is his firsthand account.

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