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Informationen zum Autor Donald B. Smith is a professor emeritus of History at the University of Calgary. Klappentext Donald B. Smith’s Mississauga Portraits recreates the lives of eight Ojibwe who lived during this period – all of whom are historically important and interesting figures, and seven of whom have never before received full biographical treatment. Zusammenfassung Donald B. Smith’s Mississauga Portraits recreates the lives of eight Ojibwe who lived during this period – all of whom are historically important and interesting figures, and seven of whom have never before received full biographical treatment. Inhaltsverzeichnis Maps and Illustrations Preface 1. Peter Jones (1802-1856) and Canada West, Spring 1856 2. Credit Head Chief: Joseph Sawyer or The Sloping Sky (about 1784-1863) 3. Upright Woman: Catharine Sunegoo or Nahnebahnwequay, “Nahnee” (1824-1865) 4. The Outsider: Peter Jacobs or Pahtahsega (about 1810-1890) 5. International Entrepreneur: Maungwudaus or George Henry (about 1805-after 1877) 6. Literary Celebrity: George Copway or Kahgegagahbowh (1818-1869) 7. Warrior Preacher: John Sunday or Shawundais (about 1796-1875) 8. A Missionary Family: Henry Steinhauer or Shahwahnegezhik (about 1817-1884), and sons Egerton Ryerson Steinhauer (1858-1932), and Robert Steinhauer (1861-1941) Conclusion and Epilogue Abbreviations Notes Bibliography Index
