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100 1 _aBlackbird, Andrew J.,
_d1810-1908
245 1 0 _aHistory of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan :
_bA Grammar of Their Language, and Personal and Family History of the Author
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-11-01
508 _aThis eBook was produced by Michelle Shepard, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan" by Andrew J. Blackbird is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work provides an in-depth look at the Ottawa and Chippewa tribes in Michigan, including their traditional customs, historical experiences, and the impact of colonization. Blackbird, himself a member of the Ottawa tribe and a U.S. interpreter, presents his people's history from an Indigenous perspective, aiming to preserve their narratives and traditions in the face of diminishing recognition. The opening of the book introduces Andrew J. Blackbird as a well-educated Native American who aims to recount the history of his people, drawing on their traditions and personal experiences. It details his familial background and his dedication to education, alongside his observations of the tribal dynamics and past adversities faced by the Ottawa and Chippewa through colonization and disease. The author expresses his concern about the continued existence of Indigenous traditions and languages, sharing anecdotes that highlight the rich cultural heritage of his community while emphasizing the changes brought about by the arrival of Europeans. The narrative sets the groundwork for a comprehensive exploration of the history, language, and cultural practices of the Ottawa and Chippewa tribes, and hints at the deep connection the author feels toward his ancestors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOttawa Indians -- Michigan
653 _aOjibwa Indians -- Michigan
653 _aOttawa language -- Grammar
653 _aOjibwa language -- Grammar
653 _aIndians of North America -- Michigan
653 _aBlackbird, Andrew J., 1810-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6988
999 _c48982
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