Bibliograph

Professional Indian, the American odyssey of Eleazer Williams, Michael Leroy Oberg

Type

Label

Professional Indian, the American odyssey of Eleazer Williams, Michael Leroy Oberg

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Professional Indian

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

885378037

Responsibility statement

Michael Leroy Oberg

Series statement

Early American studies

Sub title

the American odyssey of Eleazer Williams

Summary

This book follows Eleazer Williams across the early American republic and through the shifting spheres of the Iroquois in an era of dispossession. The author describes Williams as a "professional Indian," who cultivated many political interests and personas in order to survive during a time of shrinking options for native peoples.--Publisher's description

Table Of Contents

Prologue. On the Northern line -- Pilgrim and patriot -- Soldier of Christ -- The prospect of great and good things -- A failed performance -- The life of a misanthrope -- The confidence man -- Conclusion. The last of Eleazer Williams

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