This book is dedicated to two fine teachers: E. E. Dale of the University of Oklahoma and Father John Bannon, S. J., St. Louis University. Copyright 1993 by the Board of Regents of the State of Florida. Printed in the United States of America on acid-free paper ∞ + ⃝ All rights reserved Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Covington, James W. The Seminoles of Florida / James W. Covington. p. cm. Includes bibliographical references and index. ISBN 0-8130-1196-5 1. Seminole Indians--History. 2. Seminole Indians--Government relations. 3. Seminole Indians--Social conditions. I. Title. E99.S28C73 1992 975.9'004973--dc20 92-40978 CIP The University Press of Florida is the scholarly publishing agency for the State University System of Florida, comprised of Florida A & M University, Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of North Florida, University of South Florida, and University of West Florida. University Press of Florida, 15 Northwest 15th Street, Gainesville, FL 32611 -iv- |