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The world of Chief Seattle

how can one sell the air?
2001
Chronicles the life of Chief Seattle and discusses how he fought the United States government's attempts to force the Native people of Washington's Puget Sound to live on reservations.

The legend of the Petoskey stone

2004
Recounts the life of Petosegay, an Ottawa Indian chief, who gave his name to the small town in northern Michigan--Petoskey--where a unique stone can be found along its shores.

Chief Seattle

2003
Looks at the life of Chief Seattle, leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes in the early nineteenth century, discussing his efforts to live peacefully with the white man, and his concern for the environment.

Sealth

1978
A biography of the Indian chief, leader of the tribes of the Puget Sound area in the first half of the nineteenth century.

How can one sell the air?

Chief Seattle's vision
2005
A short history of the Suquamish people from the Pacific Northwest region of the United States and their leader Chief Seattle including an explanation of the speech he gave in 1854 expressing a commitment to live in peace.

Hole-in-the-Day

1990
A biography of Hole-in-the-Day, chief of the Mississippi bands of the Chippewa in Minnesota, who was know for his intelligence, bravery, and oratory skills.

Chief Red Horse tells about Custer

the Battle of the Little Bighorn : an eyewitness account told in Indian sign language
1981
Relates the account of the Battle of the Little Bighorn told five years later by Sioux Chief Red Horse who fought in the conflict.

Chief Seattle, great statesman

1966
The story of Chief Seattle, an Indian leader who hoped that Indians and white men could live together in peace.
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