By William W. Smith

Edited and Enhanced by Debra K. Harper

Sketch of the Seminole War is an informative first-hand account of the early stages of the Second Seminole War, told by a young South Carolina volunteer serving in Winfield Scott’s campaign of early 1836. William Wragg Smith was a keen observer, not only of the war, but of the world around him. Besides giving a detailed account of his own participation in the war, Smith explains the causes of the war as seen from the perspective of a Southern Planter. Scientifically inclined, Smith also took notes on the flora and fauna of Florida, and was able to compile an extensive vocabulary of Seminole words and phrases. For students of the Seminole Wars, this book is a must-have. Long out of print, this new edition edited by Debra K. Harper contains features not found in facsimile editions. These include an Introduction, Index, Table of Contents, and Endnotes, all designed to aid researchers studying this important but long-forgotten conflict.