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Pre-European arrival history of Wisconsin's Native American tribes, with discussions of their way of life, crafts, clothing, shelter, hunting, fishing and farming. Their activity and battles during French, British and U.S. rule of the territory. Extermination and forced removal of tribes to agencies and reservations. Numbers of survivors from original tribes and plight of those remaining in the 20th century. Popular Science Handbook No. 6, published by the Milwaukee Public Museum in 1954. Summary by Verla Viera

"The Conspiracy of Pontiac" was Parkman's first history book and first published in 1851. It covers the Indian wars of 1763 to 1769. Pontiac, an Ottawa chief, put together a coalition of Indian tribes from around the Great Lakes region and the Illinois and Ohio Countries to attack the British under General Jeffrey Amherst. - Summary by Richard Carpenter

Joseph, Sitting Bull, Red Cloud, Black Elk, Ohiyesa, and many others share their insights on Native American ways of living, learning, and dying. There is something archetypal about the philosophy of the original Americans, especially to the sensibilities of modern European Americans. We recognize it as coming from the earth we walk on, from those who preceded us. As we listen to the wisdom of these peoples, it is possible to feel a reconnection with our land and ourselves.

The Conspiracy of Pontiac, published in 1851, marks the debut history book of Francis Parkman. This captivating account chronicles the Indian wars from 1763 to 1769, detailing how Pontiac, an influential Ottawa chief, united various tribes from the Great Lakes region and the Illinois and Ohio territories. Together, they launched a formidable resistance against the British forces led by General Jeffrey Amherst. Experience the rich tapestry of alliances, conflicts, and the struggle for autonomy in this pivotal moment of American history, brought to life by the engaging narration of Richard ...