Deerskins and Duffels

"A solid contribution to the history of the southern frontier. It will be the standard by which future scholarship on the topic is measured."—Georgia Historical Quarterly

"This well-written book is essential for understanding the mechanics and impact of European trade on the Creek and all Southeastern Indians."—Ethnohistory

"Will stand as a prominent landmark in the study of southeastern Indians during the colonial era. This book captures the importance and complexity of Creek trade with Anglo-America, shedding new light on the operation of the deerskin market and on its impact upon Indian society."—William and Mary Quarterly

"An important contribution to our understanding of the influence of the deerskin trade on Creek and Anglo-American relations in the eighteenth-century Southeast."—Journal of Southern History

"Enlightening and insightful. . . . [Braund's work] raises questions and addresses issues of fundamental importance in our quest to understand the development of the American nation in the eighteenth century."—Southern Historian