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Benjamin Drake
Benjamin Drake was an American writer and historian active in the early 19th century, known for his works on Native American history and early American pioneers. He is best remembered for his book "Life of Tecumseh," a detailed biography of the famous Shawnee leader, which he co-wrote with his brother, Daniel Drake. Drake also authored "The Life of Black Hawk," chronicling the life of the Sauk leader. His writings were significant in shaping early historical perspectives on Indigenous leaders and the conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers.
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HISTORYOF THESHAWANOE INDIANS. There is a tradition among the Shawanoes, in regard to their origin, which is said to be peculiar to that tribe. While most of the aborigines of this country believe that their respective races came out of holes in the earth at different places on this continent, the Shawanoes alone claim, that their ancestors once inhabited a foreign land; but having determined to leave...
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CHAPTER I. Origin of the Sac and Fox Indians—Removal to Green Bay—Their subjugation of the Illini confederacy—Their attack upon St. Louis in 1779—Col. George Rogers Clark relieves the town—Governor Harrison's letter—Maj. Forsyth's account of the conquest of the Illini—Death of the Sac chief Pontiac—Sac and Fox village on Rock river—Description of the surrounding...
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