The Conquerors Author:Allan W. Eckert They had defeated the French and now the English possessed the vast North American empire. Soldiers, traders, settlers, all began the trek across the wilderness to claim the land and its riches. Against this relentless tide Indian warriors rose up in bitter fury united behind the mighty chief Pontiac. Quickly the frontier exploded in the blood... more »y battle for the conquest for the Northwest territory.« less