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100 1 _aApess, William,
_d1798-1839
245 1 0 _aIndian Nullification of the Unconstitutional Laws of Massachusetts Relative to the Marshpee Tribe :
_bOr, the Pretended Riot Explained
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 2004-06-01
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Leah Moser and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMashpee Indians -- Legal status, laws, etc.
653 _aMashpee Indians -- Land tenure
653 _aIndians of North America -- Legal status, laws, etc.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12486
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