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Title: A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians

Note: Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Sean Barrett, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians" by J. B. Mackenzie is a historical account that delves into the lives, customs, and experiences of the Six Nations tribes, including the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras. Written during the late 19th century, this work aims to shed light on the contemporary history of the Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly in relation to their interactions with the Canadian government and the encroachment of European settlers on their traditional lands. The book explores various aspects of Indian life, including governance, social structures, culture, and the challenges they face within a rapidly changing socio-political landscape. In this treatise, Mackenzie presents a detailed and nuanced portrayal of the Six Nations, focusing on their unique customs, governance through councils, and the impact of colonization. He discusses the role of chiefs and their duties, as well as the conditions of their settlements and legal standings. Moreover, the author examines the plight of the Indians under various laws, particularly their status as minors in the eyes of Canadian law, which hinders their ability to engage fully in society. By intertwining personal observation with historical context, Mackenzie's work serves not only as a significant account of Indigenous life during his time but also as a crucial commentary on the broader implications of colonialism on the cultures and rights of Native peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mackenzie, J. B., 1851-1919

EBook No.: 6581

Published: Sep 1, 2004

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Iroquois Indians -- History

Subject: Iroquois Indians -- Treaties

Subject: Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs

Subject: Indians of North America -- Ontario

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:6581:2 2004-09-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Mackenzie, J. B. en 1
2024-11-09T02:45:28Z A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians

This edition has images.

Title: A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians

Note: Reading ease score: 39.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Sean Barrett, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Summary: "A Treatise on the Six-Nation Indians" by J. B. Mackenzie is a historical account that delves into the lives, customs, and experiences of the Six Nations tribes, including the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras. Written during the late 19th century, this work aims to shed light on the contemporary history of the Indigenous peoples of North America, particularly in relation to their interactions with the Canadian government and the encroachment of European settlers on their traditional lands. The book explores various aspects of Indian life, including governance, social structures, culture, and the challenges they face within a rapidly changing socio-political landscape. In this treatise, Mackenzie presents a detailed and nuanced portrayal of the Six Nations, focusing on their unique customs, governance through councils, and the impact of colonization. He discusses the role of chiefs and their duties, as well as the conditions of their settlements and legal standings. Moreover, the author examines the plight of the Indians under various laws, particularly their status as minors in the eyes of Canadian law, which hinders their ability to engage fully in society. By intertwining personal observation with historical context, Mackenzie's work serves not only as a significant account of Indigenous life during his time but also as a crucial commentary on the broader implications of colonialism on the cultures and rights of Native peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Mackenzie, J. B., 1851-1919

EBook No.: 6581

Published: Sep 1, 2004

Downloads: 67

Language: English

Subject: Iroquois Indians -- History

Subject: Iroquois Indians -- Treaties

Subject: Iroquois Indians -- Social life and customs

Subject: Indians of North America -- Ontario

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:6581:3 2004-09-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Mackenzie, J. B. en 1