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100 1 _aJohnston, Charles H. L.
_q(Charles Haven Ladd),
_d1877-1943
245 1 0 _aFamous Indian Chiefs :
_bTheir Battles, Treaties, Sieges, and Struggles with the Whites for the Possession of America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
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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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-12-12
508 _aProduced by David Edwards, Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Famous Indian Chiefs" by Charles H. L. Johnston is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the lives and legacies of prominent Native American leaders as they navigated their cultures and histories in relation to European settlers. The book's focus is on various chiefs known for their resistance and resilience against colonization, showcasing their battles, treaties, and the struggles faced in their fight for the preservation of their land and people. The opening of the text sets a historical backdrop by discussing key events leading to the European discovery and subsequent settlement of America. It details Christopher Columbus's arrival in the West Indies, his interactions with the indigenous peoples, and the early European misperceptions toward Native Americans. Notably, it introduces Powhatan, the great Sachem of Virginia, depicting his authority and influence during the early encounters with English settlers. The narrative also touches upon the relationship dynamics between the indigenous tribes and the colonists, establishing a foundation for the deeper explorations of tribal leaders that will unfold throughout the book. The text emphasizes the historical significance of these figures in the broader context of Native American history and their relentless struggles against expanding colonial forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Biography
653 _aIndians of North America -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
653 _aIndians of North America -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47647
999 _c88486
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