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LoC No.: 06018326

Title: Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs
From Cofachiqui, the Indian Princess, and Powhatan; down to and including Chief Joseph and Geronimo. Also an answer, from the latest research, of the query, Whence came the Indian? Together with a number of thrillingly interesting Indian stories and anecdotes from history

Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Roger Burch with scans from the Internet Archive.

Summary: "Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs" by Norman B. Wood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of notable Indian leaders, tracing their stories from ancient times, including figures like Cofachiqui and Powhatan, to more modern chiefs such as Chief Joseph and Geronimo. It also explores the broader narrative of Native American history and culture, intertwined with the experiences and challenges faced during colonization. The opening of the book establishes its intent by emphasizing the importance of documenting the lives and contributions of these significant figures in American history. Wood recounts the tale of Cofachiqui, an Indian princess who interacted with Hernando De Soto, illustrating her intelligence, leadership, and the hospitality extended to the explorers. It depicts the contrasts between the noble character of the Native leaders and the often brutal actions of their European counterparts, setting the tone for a narrative that aims to reclaim and honor the stories of these great chiefs amidst a history marked by conflict and misunderstanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wood, Norman B. (Norman Barton), 1857-1933

EBook No.: 58781

Published: Jan 27, 2019

Downloads: 232

Language: English

Subject: Indians of North America -- Biography

Subject: Indians -- Origin

Subject: Indians of North America -- Anecdotes

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:58781:2 2019-01-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wood, Norman B. (Norman Barton) en urn:lccn:06018326 1
2024-11-05T21:18:38Z Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 06018326

Title: Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs
From Cofachiqui, the Indian Princess, and Powhatan; down to and including Chief Joseph and Geronimo. Also an answer, from the latest research, of the query, Whence came the Indian? Together with a number of thrillingly interesting Indian stories and anecdotes from history

Note: Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Roger Burch with scans from the Internet Archive.

Summary: "Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs" by Norman B. Wood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive overview of notable Indian leaders, tracing their stories from ancient times, including figures like Cofachiqui and Powhatan, to more modern chiefs such as Chief Joseph and Geronimo. It also explores the broader narrative of Native American history and culture, intertwined with the experiences and challenges faced during colonization. The opening of the book establishes its intent by emphasizing the importance of documenting the lives and contributions of these significant figures in American history. Wood recounts the tale of Cofachiqui, an Indian princess who interacted with Hernando De Soto, illustrating her intelligence, leadership, and the hospitality extended to the explorers. It depicts the contrasts between the noble character of the Native leaders and the often brutal actions of their European counterparts, setting the tone for a narrative that aims to reclaim and honor the stories of these great chiefs amidst a history marked by conflict and misunderstanding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wood, Norman B. (Norman Barton), 1857-1933

EBook No.: 58781

Published: Jan 27, 2019

Downloads: 232

Language: English

Subject: Indians of North America -- Biography

Subject: Indians -- Origin

Subject: Indians of North America -- Anecdotes

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:58781:3 2019-01-27T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Wood, Norman B. (Norman Barton) en urn:lccn:06018326 1