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A Brief Statement of the Rights of the Seneca Indians in the State of New York: To Their Lands in That State, With Decisions Relative by the State and United States Courts and Extracts From United States Laws, &C. Also, Drafts of a Proposed Memorial to Co - Softcover

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9781331249962: A Brief Statement of the Rights of the Seneca Indians in the State of New York: To Their Lands in That State, With Decisions Relative by the State and United States Courts and Extracts From United States Laws, &C. Also, Drafts of a Proposed Memorial to Co

Synopsis

This book examines the legal and historical complexities of the land rights of Native Americans in present day New York State. The author frames these complexities within the broader history of United States expansionism while examining the beliefs and legal precedents that have shaped America's treatment of its Native population. The book then presents arguments that highlight the importance of understanding the historical context when considering the legal rights of Native American tribes today. Throughout, the author makes the provocative argument that the United States's highest ideals have often failed to reconcile with its treatment of Native American communities and their lands.

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