One Real American: The Life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War General Joseph Bruchac

One Real American: The Life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War General

Author: Joseph Bruchac
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One Real American: The Life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War General
Author
Joseph Bruchac
ISBN
9781419746574
Children's book icon Joseph Bruchac tells the fascinating story of a Seneca (Iroquois) Civil War officer Ely S. Parker (1828-1895) is one of the most unique but little-known figures in US history. A member of the Seneca (Iroquois) Nation, Parker was an attorney, engineer, and tribal diplomat. Raised on a reservation but schooled at a Catholic institution, he learned English at a young age and became an interpreter for his people. During the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel and was the primary draftsman of the terms of the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. He eventually became President Grant's Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the first Native American to hold that post. Award-winning children's book author and Native American scholar Joseph Bruchac provides an expertly researched, intimate look at a man who achieved great success in two worlds yet was caught between them. Includes archival photos, maps, endnotes, bibliography, and timeline. Binding Type: HardcoverAuthor: Joseph BruchacPublisher: Harry N. AbramsPublished: 10/27/2020ISBN: 9781419746574Pages: 208Weight: 0.90lbsSize: 8.10h x 5.50w x 1.00d
Children's book icon Joseph Bruchac tells the fascinating story of a Seneca (Iroquois) Civil War officer

Ely S. Parker (1828-1895) is one of the most unique but little-known figures in US history. A member of the Seneca (Iroquois) Nation, Parker was an attorney, engineer, and tribal diplomat. Raised on a reservation but schooled at a Catholic institution, he learned English at a young age and became an interpreter for his people. During the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel and was the primary draftsman of the terms of the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. He eventually became President Grant's Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the first Native American to hold that post. Award-winning children's book author and Native American scholar Joseph Bruchac provides an expertly researched, intimate look at a man who achieved great success in two worlds yet was caught between them. Includes archival photos, maps, endnotes, bibliography, and timeline.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Joseph Bruchac
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 10/27/2020
ISBN: 9781419746574
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 1.00d
Children's book icon Joseph Bruchac tells the fascinating story of a Seneca (Iroquois) Civil War officer

Ely S. Parker (1828-1895) is one of the most unique but little-known figures in US history. A member of the Seneca (Iroquois) Nation, Parker was an attorney, engineer, and tribal diplomat. Raised on a reservation but schooled at a Catholic institution, he learned English at a young age and became an interpreter for his people. During the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel and was the primary draftsman of the terms of the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. He eventually became President Grant's Commissioner of Indian Affairs, the first Native American to hold that post. Award-winning children's book author and Native American scholar Joseph Bruchac provides an expertly researched, intimate look at a man who achieved great success in two worlds yet was caught between them. Includes archival photos, maps, endnotes, bibliography, and timeline.


Binding Type: Hardcover
Author: Joseph Bruchac
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Published: 10/27/2020
ISBN: 9781419746574
Pages: 208
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.50w x 1.00d