Northeastern Indian Lives, 1632-1816 (Native Americans of the Northeast)

This collection of fifteen essays examines the lives of important but relatively unknown Native Americans. The chapters explore the complexities of Indian-colonial relations from the seventeenth to the early nineteenth centuries, from Maine to the Ohio valley. The volume is interdisciplinary, drawing on the methods and insights of social history, cultural anthropology, archaeology, and the study of material culture. Few works have directed attention toward such lesser-known figures as Shickellamy, an Oneida diplomat; the Mohawk sachem Theyanoguin; Awashunkes, a Saconett sunksquaw; or Molly Ockett, a Pigwacket doctor. These individuals operated at the often dangerous and always uncertain interstices separating their world from that of the European settlers, as they worked for the security and survival of their peoples during the first centuries of contact. Their efforts helped shape events that determined the course of history in the colonial Northeast. This Collection Of Fifteen Essays Examines The Lives Of Important But Relatively Unknown Native Americans. The Chapters Explore The Complexities Of Indian-colonial Relations From The Seventeenth To The Early Nineteenth Centuries, From Maine To The Ohio Valley. The Volume Is Interdisciplinary, Drawing On The Methods And Insights Of Social History, Cultural Anthropology, Archaeology, And The Study Of Material Culture. Lost Opportunities / Paul A. Robinson -- Uncas And The Politics Of Contact / Eric S. Johnson -- Wyandanch / John A. Strong -- The Legacy Of Robin Cassacinamon / Kevin A. Mcbride -- Chief Rawandagon, Alias Robin Hood / Harald E.l. Prins -- Suscaneman And The Matinecock Lands, 1653-1703 / Robert S. Grumet -- Putting A Face On Colonization / Ann Marie Plane -- Standing By His Father: Thomas Waban Of Natick, Circa 1630-1722 / Daniel Mandell -- Daniel Spotso / Elizabeth A. Little -- Theyanoguin / Dean R. Snow -- Shickellamy / James H. Merrell -- Moses (tunda) Tatamy, Delaware Indian Diplomat / William A. Hunter -- Pisquetomen And Tamaqua / Michael N. Mcconnell -- Molly Brant / Lois M. Feister And Bonnie Pulis -- Walking The Medicine Line / Bunny Mcbride And Harald E.l. Prins. Edited By Robert S. Grumet ; Foreword By Anthony F.c. Wallace. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 349-388). These 15 essays examine the lives of important but relatively little-known Native Americans. They explore the complexities of Indian-white relations from the 17th to the early 19th century, from Maine to the Ohio Valley. Figures such as Shickellamy, Awashunkes and Molly Ockett are highlighted.