Allapattah A Novel
Allapattah A Novel by Patrick D. Smith, published by Globe Pequot Publishing on June 1, 2021, is a work of historical fiction comprising 208 pages. The narrative centers on twenty-five-year-old Seminole Toby Tiger, who grapples with despair in the Florida Everglades. Deeply connected to the natural world, Toby finds solace in the land and its creatures, particularly Allapattah, the crocodile. As he witnesses the encroachment of white settlers and their impact on his community, Toby’s struggle against conformity and exploitation unfolds.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of identity and resistance as Toby refuses to yield to external pressures. The story delves into themes of environmental connection and cultural survival, highlighting the tension between the Seminole way of life and the destructive forces of colonization. Through Toby’s transformation into Allapattah, the narrative emphasizes his fight for respect and protection of his heritage and the land he cherishes. This edition presents a vivid portrayal of historical challenges faced by the Seminole people, inviting readers to reflect on the broader implications of their struggles.
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Twenty-five-year-old Seminole Toby Tiger lives in despair in the Florida Everglades. He loves the land and everything that exists in the natural world: the deer and egrets, turtles and herons, cypress trees and sawgrass, ponds and marshes, and, most of all, Allapattah, the crocodile. He watches helplessly as the white man imposes his will on the Seminoles, forcing them either to conform or to eke out a living wrestling alligators and carving trinkets for tourists. According to Toby, the whites “destroy all that they touch.” Toby refuses to bend to the white man’s will and fights back the only way he knows how. He becomes Allapattah, a creature that earns his respect and protection.
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