Proud and Determined A History of the Stockbridge Mohicans, 1734-2014 |
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| Author:
| Siemers, Jeffrey |
| Text by:
| Siemers, Jeffrey |
| Maps by:
| Putzer, Bart |
| ISBN: | 978-0-9910265-0-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
| Publisher: | Big Smokey Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $25.58 |
Book Description:
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Remanants of Algonquian-speaking tribes coalesce around a Christian mission in Massachusetts. Hard times force them to make a number of westward removals. The bulk of the action takes place in present-day Wisconsin. For these "civilized" Indians the tribal church is not separate from the tribal government, not until a time comes when the United States tries to dismantle the tribe. Will the Stockbridge Mohicans maintain their tribal identity after federal Indian policy sets them against...
More DescriptionRemanants of Algonquian-speaking tribes coalesce around a Christian mission in Massachusetts. Hard times force them to make a number of westward removals. The bulk of the action takes place in present-day Wisconsin. For these "civilized" Indians the tribal church is not separate from the tribal government, not until a time comes when the United States tries to dismantle the tribe. Will the Stockbridge Mohicans maintain their tribal identity after federal Indian policy sets them against each other? Will they be able to avoid the bottle and other temptations after their philanthropic mission society pulls their support?
In the final chapter, a long-suffering, proud and determined people re-establish their reservation and make a multi-faceted comeback.