Great Chiefs by Tony Hollihan
A tribute to the courageous chiefs and warriors who fought to protect their people and preserve the Native way of life in the face of European expansion across North America:· Sequoyah, a Cherokee who invented a system of writing for his people· Sitting Bull, the powerful warrior and spiritual leader of the Lakota Sioux who doggedly fought white incursions on Sioux land· Chief Joseph, who led the Nez Perce on a heroic and doomed flight to freedom· Louis Riel, who was hanged as a traitor after fighting to protect Métis rights· Red Cloud, who fought with Sitting Bull to prevent settlers from crossing Sioux lands· Quanah Parker, the last great chief of the Comanche.
Tony Hollihan is an educator, author and historian who has held a life-long fascination with the historical and sometimes mythic figures of North America. His passion for history led to a Masters degree in American and Canadian history and a Ph. D. in the History of Education.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781894864039 |
| ISBN 10 | 1894864034 |
| Title | Great Chiefs |
| Author | Tony Hollihan |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Folklore Publishing |
| Year published | 2003-05-08 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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