Little Turtle (Me-She-Kin-No-Quah): The Great Chief of the Miami Indian Nation; Being a Sketch of His Life Together with That of Wm, Wells and Some Noted Descendants (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Calvin M. Young

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266731228 ISBN 13: 9780266731221

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Relive the life of a revered Native American leader and the era that shaped a nation.

This nonfiction portrait introduces Little Turtle, the Miami chieftain whose story intertwines with early U.S. frontier history, based on a careful collection of historical sources and local insight.

This edition presents a readable, well-researched sketch that blends biography with the broader context of the Ohio Valley and the Northwest. It reflects the author’s aim to preserve authentic details and present them in a clear, engaging narrative suitable for general readers.

• Explains Little Turtle’s role in the Miami Nation and the wider balance of power in early America.
• Describes the historical setting, key figures, and events that shaped his life and legacy.
• Offers insight into the author’s research process, sources, and editorial collaboration.
• Grounds the biography in place, including the region around Fort Wayne and the Indiana frontier.

Ideal for readers of American frontier history and those curious about Native American leadership in the formation of the Northwest.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266731228
• ISBN 13: 9780266731221
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 257