02383cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500010001051000035001152450036001502640051001863000047002373360026002843370026003103380036003365000031003725080223004035201327006265340045019536530024019988560042020229990017020649910UtSlPG20260610133237.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF10011 aDent, John Charles,d1841-188810aCanadian Notabilities, Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-02-01  aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Aldarondo, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions  a"Canadian Notabilities, Volume 1" by John Charles Dent is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on significant figures in Canadian history, with the opening chapter dedicated to Joseph Brant, a prominent Mohawk chief and important ally of the British during the American Revolutionary War. The author aims to challenge prevailing misconceptions about Indigenous people and portray a more nuanced view of Brant's character, highlighting his contributions and the complex nature of his legacy.  The opening of the text sets the stage for an examination of Joseph Brant, exploring the difficulties of countering long-held prejudices against Indigenous peoples, particularly regarding their portrayal as either savage or noble. It includes a brief overview of Brant's early life, military endeavors during the French and Indian War, and his pivotal role during the Revolutionary War as a leader of the Six Nations. Moreover, it discusses his efforts in securing the welfare of his people amidst the drastic changes brought about by colonial expansion. The chapter suggests that Brant's true character—kind, honorable, and committed to his people's welfare—has often been overshadowed by war-related narratives that depict him unfairly. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCanada -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9910  c51531d51531