The Seminole Wars involved Indians, whites, and hundreds of blacks who had escaped from white southern slaveholders to live among the Seminole in Florida.

Three choices -- A new Indian nation -- Band of brotherhood -- Black fugitives -- It "belongs" to us -- Andrew Jackson, Indian fighter -- Land grab -- If you don't like it, move! -- Osceola, the young militant -- Black resistance -- The balance of forces -- An unromantic war -- The general's treachery -- Battles in the wilderness and in Washington -- A stink to the world -- The turning point -- A whole people sentenced.