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100	1		_aCarr-Harris, Bertha, _d1863-1949
245	1	4	_aThe White Chief of the Ottawa
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2019
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2019-09-28
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The White Chief of the Ottawa" by Bertha Carr-Harris is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative provides a detailed account of the life experiences of Philemon Wright, a pioneer and the first settler in the Ottawa region, along with his family, amidst the interactions with the Indigenous communities. The book explores the challenges and triumphs faced by the Wright family as they establish themselves in a wilderness, highlighting themes of courage, cultural exchange, and the spirit of adventure. At the start of the book, the reader is introduced to a pivotal moment in the early 1800s where settlers, led by Philemon Wright, engage in a complex interaction with a Native American chief named Machecawa. The opening chapter describes the settlers’ attempts to negotiate land use with the Indigenous people and the subsequent ceremonial recognition of Wright as "Wabisca Onodis," or "White Chief." This interesting dynamic sets the stage for the rich storytelling of pioneer life, family struggles, and cultural convergence that unfolds in the subsequent chapters, showcasing both the vibrancy of the Ottawa landscape and the diverse characters that inhabit it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aQuébec (Province) -- Fiction
653			_aWright, Philemon, 1760-1839? -- Fiction
700	1		_aInnes, John, _d1863-1941
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60372
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