1742-1807

Joseph Brant's contributions to history greatly affected the Mohawk and Iroquois people. He was an influential person during the American Revolution and Native American history because of his role as a military and political leader of the Mohawk Nation. He was educated and had many skills that aided his rise as a leader in the Iroquois Confederacy. The main text includes this biographical content and more, introducing young readers to Brant while also providing historical context. Historical images, fact boxes, and a timeline bring Brant's story and time to life.

Learn about the life and time of Joseph Brant.

A biography of Mohawk military and political leader Joseph Brant.

Joseph Brant is an important figure in the American Revolution and Native American history thanks to his role as a military and political leader of the Mohawk Nation. Brant's education and abilities helped him rise to a leadership role within the Iroquois Confederacy. Readers learn these facts and more through this historical biography, which complements elementary social studies standards. Readers are encouraged to visualize Joseph Brant's story through historical artwork and primary sources. Readers walk away with an understanding of how Brant's contributions to history affected the Mohawk and Iroquois people. Sidebars and a timeline supplement the text's engaging material.

Examines the life of the Mohawk chief, missionary, and statesman who led his people on the side of the British in the Revolutionary War.