02558cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000310011524501380014626400510028430000470033533600260038233700260040833800360043450000310047050800870050152014280058853400450201665300480206165300350210965300570214485600430220112486UtSlPG20260610133310.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE0111 aApess, William,d1798-183910aIndian Nullification of the Unconstitutional Laws of Massachusetts Relative to the Marshpee Tribe :bOr, the Pretended Riot Explained 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-06-01  aProduced by David Starner, Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"Indian Nullification of the Unconstitutional Laws of Massachusetts Relative to the Marshpee Tribe: or, The Pretended Riot Explained" by William Apes is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work serves as a documentation of the struggles faced by the Marshpee Indians in their fight against unjust laws imposed by their white overseers, detailing their efforts to reclaim their rights and autonomy. The narrative revolves around Apes, an Indian preacher who becomes a central figure leading the tribe’s efforts to gain recognition and justice.  The opening portion of the book introduces William Apes and his ties to the Marshpee Tribe, illustrating the injustices they endure under Massachusetts laws which strip them of their rights and lands. Apes passionately recounts his experiences as he assists the tribe in their quest for justice, including a significant event where he and other tribesmen were convicted for allegedly rioting while attempting to prevent the illegal removal of their wood. The early chapters elaborate on their meetings, grievances, and the appeal for autonomy from white oppression, showcasing the tension between the Marshpee and the white authorities. Apes' insights reflect not only the tribulations of his people but also a broader critique of racial injustice and the struggle for civil rights within American society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aMashpee Indians -- Legal status, laws, etc.  aMashpee Indians -- Land tenure  aIndians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12486