Publisher's Synopsis
Red Jacket: The Last Of The Senecas is a historical biography written by H.R. Gordon and published in 1900. The book tells the story of Red Jacket, a prominent Seneca chief who lived during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Red Jacket was known for his oratory skills and his efforts to maintain peace between the Seneca nation and the United States government. The book provides a detailed account of Red Jacket's life, including his childhood, his rise to power within the Seneca nation, and his interactions with American leaders such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The book also explores the broader historical context of Red Jacket's life, including the impact of European colonization on Native American communities and the conflicts that arose between Native American nations and the United States government. Overall, Red Jacket: The Last Of The Senecas offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most influential Native American leaders of the early American period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
