History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan [Paperback]

Andrew J. Blackbird (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2001

This a reprint of an 1887 book written by MACK-E-TE-BE-NESSY (Andrew J. Blackbird). It is a personal history of the author and includes an Algonquin language grammer as spoken in the Little Traverse Bay area of Michigan.

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About the Author

The author, among other positions held, was an interpreter for the US government and was appointed postmaster of Harbor Springs, Michigan. Which was named at that time Little Traverse. He was the first Native American to hold that position.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Partners Publishers Group (June 30, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962325333
• ISBN-13: 978-0962325335
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,006,627 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars History comes alive, December 6, 2001

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This review is from: History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (Paperback)

Mac-ke-te-be-nessy or Andrew J. Blackbird gives us a personal insight into his life as a lens to view the life of American Indians in Michigan. He explains the legends of his people and the influence of the Christian missionaries on his beliefs. He also writes of the difficulties or what we today call racism that he encountered through his dealings with the US Government and the higher learning institutions of his day (University of Michigan and Eastern Michigan University). The history is rich and presented with sincerity. Anyone looking to know more about history from the perspective of a man who lived through it, especially American Indian history in the mid 19th century will benefit greatly by this book.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great history, January 4, 2012

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This review is from: History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan (Kindle Edition)

Easy read with great background facts about Michigan history. A must read for those that want to know more about our early history and the native Americans.