| Description |
1 online resource (242 pages) : illustrations, maps |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
A meeting at Appomattox -- Who are the Iroquois? -- Of noble birth -- The rainbow dream -- The white man's schools -- A meeting in Albany -- A higher education -- An Indian in Washington -- A lawyer, an engineer -- The league of the Ho-de-no-sau-nee -- A victory at last -- A gentleman, tho' an Indian -- Two military men -- An offer to serve -- As much under fire -- We are all Americans -- Indian affairs -- The Indian commissioner -- I am a man. |
| Indexed In: |
Booklist Starred Reviews, 8/1/2020 |
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Horn Book Guide, 4/2021 |
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Kirkus Review, 9/1/2020 |
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Publishers Weekly, 11/9/2020 |
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School Library Journal Starred, 10/2020 |
| Summary |
Provides a biography of General Ely S. Parker, a high-ranking member of the Union army who facilitated the official terms of surrender at the end of the Civil War and who was the chief representative of the Iroquois Confederacy. Discusses his early life, rise in white society, and lasting legacy. Includes photographs, a timeline, and source notes. |
| Audience |
7-10. |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Note |
Description based on book record. |
| Subject |
Parker, Ely Samuel, 1828-1895.
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United States. Army -- Biography.
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Seneca Indians -- Kings and rulers -- Biography.
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Generals -- Biography.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Title |
Life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War general |
| ISBN |
9781647001636 |
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