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100 1 _aHale, Horatio,
_d1817-1896
245 1 0 _aHiawatha and the Iroquois Confederation :
_bA Study in Anthropology. A Paper Read at the Cincinnati Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, in August, 1881, under the Title of "A Lawgiver of the Stone Age."
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-09-14
508 _aE-text prepared by Al Haines from digital material generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana)
520 _a"Hiawatha and the Iroquois Confederation" by Horatio Hale is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Hiawatha, an influential figure among the Iroquois tribes, and his role in the establishment of the Iroquois Confederation. This work emphasizes the political sophistication and intellectual capabilities of the Iroquois, dispelling misconceptions about their culture, particularly in the context of the Stone Age. The narrative details Hiawatha's dedication to unifying the fragmented tribes of the Iroquois through a permanent governmental system designed to promote peace and cooperation. It recounts his challenges against opposing leaders, as well as his efforts to persuade various nations to join the confederation. The book elucidates Hiawatha's visionary ideas about governance and peace, portraying him not only as a historical figure but also as a foundational character whose influence fostered a lasting political union among the Iroquois nations. Hale uses traditional accounts and wampum records to affirm the political structure and the enduring legacy of Hiawatha's contributions, emphasizing the importance of understanding the Iroquois's intricate political systems and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIroquois Indians
653 _aHiawatha, active 15th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22601
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