Project Gutenberg 2014-12-12 Public domain in the USA. 369 Johnston, Charles H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) 1877 1943 Johnston, Charles Haven Ladd Johnston, C. H. L. (Charles Haven Ladd) Famous Indian Chiefs Their Battles, Treaties, Sieges, and Struggles with the Whites for the Possession of America Produced by David Edwards, Haragos Pál and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Famous Indian Chiefs" by Charles H. L. Johnston is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. This work explores the lives and legacies of prominent Native American leaders as they navigated their cultures and histories in relation to European settlers. The book's focus is on various chiefs known for their resistance and resilience against colonization, showcasing their battles, treaties, and the struggles faced in their fight for the preservation of their land and people. The opening of the text sets a historical backdrop by discussing key events leading to the European discovery and subsequent settlement of America. It details Christopher Columbus's arrival in the West Indies, his interactions with the indigenous peoples, and the early European misperceptions toward Native Americans. Notably, it introduces Powhatan, the great Sachem of Virginia, depicting his authority and influence during the early encounters with English settlers. The narrative also touches upon the relationship dynamics between the indigenous tribes and the colonists, establishing a foundation for the deeper explorations of tribal leaders that will unfold throughout the book. The text emphasizes the historical significance of these figures in the broader context of Native American history and their relentless struggles against expanding colonial forces. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Indians of North America -- Biography Indians of North America -- Kings and rulers -- Biography Indians of North America -- History E011 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 853880 2025-08-19T07:45:18.053636 text/html 841808 2024-10-24T12:58:34 text/html 3740319 2025-08-19T07:45:28.540571 application/epub+zip 3740141 2025-08-19T07:45:19.823640 application/epub+zip 392268 2025-08-19T07:45:18.880640 application/epub+zip 3949909 2025-08-19T07:45:35.174535 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3884253 2025-08-19T07:45:27.018640 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 552781 2022-09-21T15:45:36.945381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 794063 2025-08-19T07:45:16.924637 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 774234 2024-10-24T12:58:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16853 2025-08-19T07:45:35.330566 application/rdf+xml 30409 2025-08-19T07:45:18.992638 image/jpeg 4419 2025-08-19T07:45:18.935645 image/jpeg 3698062 2025-08-19T07:45:18.221639 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog