Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Scottish Berets (Bonnets) in America

Throughout the French and Indian War, English authorities negotiated with the Native Americans for their military assistance. 
While not as skilled at romancing them as their French counterparts, the English did experience some success, due partly to the influence of the Scottish Highlanders, whom the Indians viewed as being similar to themselves. 
Both cultures were consummate warriors and lovers of the fray, both had great respect for the orator and Chieftain, and both clan and tribe held ancient traditions in high regard. 
Their similarities in temperament and philosophy sometimes led the English to refer to the Scots as "cousins to the Indian."

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