History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan - Softcover

Blackbird, Andrew

Softcover

ISBN 10: 150542478X ISBN 13: 9781505424782

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

From the intro: "Andrew J. Blackbird, the author of this little book, is an educated Indian, son of the Ottawa Chief. His Indian name is Mack-aw-de-be-nessy (Black Hawk), but he generally goes by the name of "Blackbird," taken from the interpretation of the French "L'Oiseau noir." Mr. Blackbird's wife is an educated and intelligent white woman of English descent, and they have four children. He is a friend of the white people, as well as of his own people. Brought up as an Indian, with no opportunity for learning during his boyhood, when he came to think for himself, he started out blindly for an education, without any means but his brains and his hands. He was loyal to the Government during the rebellion in the United States, for which cause he met much opposition by designing white people, who had full sway among the Indians, and who tried to mislead them and cause them to be disloyal; and he broke up one or two rebellious councils amongst his people during the progress of the rebellion."

About this title

About the Author

The author, among other positions held, was an interpreter for the US government and was appointed postmaster of Harbor Springs, Michigan. Which was named at that time Little Traverse. He was the first Native American to hold that position.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 150542478X
• ISBN 13: 9781505424782
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 66