The document describes the struggles of four historical figures who faced adversity: An Azorean priest arrested four times by the Inquisition for his studies and beliefs who survived by his talents and deception; A 60-year-old Spanish tax collector sent to Peru who defied the local government while remaining loyal to Spain; A 18th century Choctaw chief who traded with the British and ignited a Choctaw civil war; And a Powhatan tribal chief who resisted English colonization and fought to preserve his tribe's culture and pride.