Joseph Brant, 1743-1807 : Man of Two Worlds

Language: English

Published by Syracuse University Press Mär 1984, 1984

0815602081 / 9780815602088

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Neuware - This is a major historical biography of the great Indian figure from the Revolutionary War period. Kelsay calls Joseph Brant the 'most famous American Indian who ever lived'-a claim which she supports with her book. The result of some thirty years of research and writing, Joseph Brant provides a total picture of Indian life in northeast and mid-America at the end of the 18th century. Kelsay presents the reader with a wealth of characters and recreates in rich detail the historical period, its mood, and atmosphere.Educated into European culture, Brant belonged everywhere-and nowhere. Born in a bark hut, he died in a mansion. A 'common Indian' among an aristocracy-ridden people, he married power (his wife was the head woman of the Mohawks) and came to be resented as 'too great a man.' He built churches, befriended missionaries, translated a prayer book into Mohawk-and voiced scandalous doubts about the Christian religion. Though he was called the 'Monster Brant,' he was merciful in warfare. He worked all his life for the good of his people.His position and prominence brought him into contact with most of the major figures of the period, including George Washington, George Ill, Aaron Burr, Sir William Johnson, even a traveling James Boswell. His best friend was an English duke.His enemies were legion. Washington tried to bribe him, his own son tried to kill him, and many of the Indians hated him. It was his tragedy to preach an unattainable unity to tribes torn by jealousies and ancient feuds.…

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Title
Joseph Brant, 1743-1807 : Man of Two Worlds
Author
Isabel Thompson Kelsay
Publisher
Syracuse University Press Mär 1984
Publication year
1984
Condition
Neu
Binding
Taschenbuch
Language
English
ISBN 10
0815602081
ISBN 13
9780815602088
Item weight
1,259 grams
Dimensions
229x152x46 mm

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