Exiles of Florida by Joshua Giddings is a powerful and captivating novel that explores the little-known history of the Seminole Wars and the forced removal of Native Americans from their homeland. The author does a fantastic job of bringing this tragic chapter in American history to life, taking the reader on a journey through the eyes of fictional characters who face both physical and emotional challenges as they are torn from their homes and forced to adapt to a new way of life in a foreign land.

Giddings' writing is both evocative and poignant, drawing the reader in from the very first page and immersing them in the lives of his characters. The story is filled with heart-wrenching moments, as well as moments of resilience and hope, making it a truly emotional and thought-provoking read.

Overall, Exiles of Florida is a beautifully crafted novel that sheds light on a dark and forgotten part of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, Native American culture, or simply a well-written and compelling story. Highly recommended.

Book Description:
“The Author of the following work has endeavored to give a faithful record of … the Exiles of Florida. Torn from their native land, their friends and homes, they were sold in the markets of Carolina and Georgia. Feeling the hand of oppression bearing heavily upon them, they fled to Florida, and, under Spanish laws, became free. … At a time of profound peace, our army, acting under the direction of the Executive, invaded Florida, murdered many of these free men, and brought others to the United States and consigned them to slavery. An expensive and bloody war followed …During its protracted continuance of seven years, bribery and treachery were practiced towards the Exiles and their allies, the Seminole Indians; flags of truce were violated; the pledged faith of the nation was disregarded. By these means the removal of the Exiles from Florida was effected. After they had settled in the Western Country, most of these iniquities were repeated, until they were driven from our nation and compelled to seek an asylum in Mexico.”