One real American : the life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War general
by Bruchac, Joseph, 1942- (Author)
Summary
"Ely S. Parker (1828-1895) is one of the most unique, but little-known figures in US history. A member of the Seneca, an 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 becam... Full description