A man called Horse

"An . . . account of Black Seminole warrior, chief, and diplomat John Horse and the route he forged on the Underground Railroad to gain freedom for his people. John Horse . . . was a famed chief, warrior, tactician, and diplomat who played a dominant role in Black Seminole affairs for half a century. . . A political and military leader of mixed Seminole and African heritage, Horse defended his people from the U.S. government, other tribes, and slave hunters. . . After fighting during the Second Seminole War, . . . Horse negotiated terms with the federal government and later became a guide and interpreter. Forced to relocate, he led a group of Black Seminoles to find a new home, first heading westward to Texas and later to Mexico"--.