The life and leadership of Sealth come to light in a focused, documentary study.
This non-fiction work presents a complete account of Sealth, a pivotal leader of the Duwamish and allied tribes, based on research, interviews, and contemporary sources. Readers gain a portrait of his role, influence, and legacy in the Puget Sound region.
This edition frames the chief’s life within the broader history of Northwest tribes, the 1855 treaty era, and the early white settlement that followed. It aims for careful scholarship while telling a human story about courage, diplomacy, and community.
- How Sealth steered a coalition of tribes and influenced relations with settler communities.
- The context and details of the treaty era and the expectations of both sides.
- The Old-Man-House and other places tied to Sealth’s leadership and memory.
- Descendants and how Sealth’s name shaped local history and identity.
Ideal for readers of local history, Indigenous studies, and biographical works that blend archival research with oral memories and historical narratives.