Project Gutenberg 2004-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 184 Blackbird, Andrew J. 1810 1908 Blackbird, A. J. (Andrew J.) Chief Mack-e-te-be-nessy History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan A Grammar of Their Language, and Personal and Family History of the Author This eBook was produced by Michelle Shepard, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan" by Andrew J. Blackbird is a historical account likely written in the late 19th century. The work provides an in-depth look at the Ottawa and Chippewa tribes in Michigan, including their traditional customs, historical experiences, and the impact of colonization. Blackbird, himself a member of the Ottawa tribe and a U.S. interpreter, presents his people's history from an Indigenous perspective, aiming to preserve their narratives and traditions in the face of diminishing recognition. The opening of the book introduces Andrew J. Blackbird as a well-educated Native American who aims to recount the history of his people, drawing on their traditions and personal experiences. It details his familial background and his dedication to education, alongside his observations of the tribal dynamics and past adversities faced by the Ottawa and Chippewa through colonization and disease. The author expresses his concern about the continued existence of Indigenous traditions and languages, sharing anecdotes that highlight the rich cultural heritage of his community while emphasizing the changes brought about by the arrival of Europeans. The narrative sets the groundwork for a comprehensive exploration of the history, language, and cultural practices of the Ottawa and Chippewa tribes, and hints at the deep connection the author feels toward his ancestors. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Ottawa Indians -- Michigan Ojibwa Indians -- Michigan Ottawa language -- Grammar Ojibwa language -- Grammar Indians of North America -- Michigan Blackbird, Andrew J., 1810- E011 Text Native America Browsing: Biographies Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - American 282709 2025-06-03T10:44:13.115531 text/html 282530 2025-01-10T01:28:12.756885 text/html 201968 2025-06-03T10:44:21.477040 application/epub+zip 204120 2025-06-03T10:44:17.274546 application/epub+zip 162821 2025-06-03T10:44:15.728608 application/epub+zip 454070 2025-06-03T10:44:24.529009 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 429561 2025-06-03T10:44:20.511000 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214475 2022-09-04T04:00:26.203595 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 260098 2025-06-03T10:44:12.763632 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 255229 2020-12-30T04:47:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93351 2020-12-30T04:47:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19503 2025-06-03T10:44:24.671979 application/rdf+xml 23820 2025-06-03T10:44:16.297533 image/jpeg 4967 2025-06-03T10:44:16.007583 image/jpeg 200125 2025-06-03T10:44:13.164603 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 en.wikipedia