Contents Note: Early framework of Briton's tribes: pre-Christian to 900 A.D. -- Unity with Mawr strength: Rhodri, Hywel, Elystan, Owain -- Tribal eminence despite conquest: political formation of the British Isles -- Eye before the storm: the making of Irish barons with Cromwell's war -- Sailing ships and western shores: American immigration, then rebellion -- Muskets, rifles and men: events surrounding the American Revolution -- Reclaiming America: American Revolution, War of 1812, Ohio beyond -- A move from turmoil and a move from bondage: British aggression, slavery issues -- The Celtic-Gaelic southwest travelers: Irish 1700's forward to other lands -- The rhythm of the wheel: 1800 growth through mills, telegraph -- Yellow gold: Midwest production -- Secret rooms and tunnels: Ohio and Pennsylvania around the Civil War -- Westerly winds: late 1800s to early 1900s -- Test tubes, trains motorized vehicles: new innovations -- Scattered ties that bind: postal & Internet global connections. Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 975-991) and index.