An account of an Indian people's struggle to maintain an identity in American society. Also includes a study of "The Mohawks in High Steel" by Joseph Mitchell.
Describes the way of life of the tribes that made up the League of the Iroquois, focusing on their longhouses, unique dwellings they built for shelter and ceremonies.
"A Native American legend based in part on the true story of the founding of the Iroquois League by the hero Deganawidah and his companion Hiawatha"--Provided by publisher.
Presents Longfellow's epic poem about the prophet Hiawatha, a magical Native American man who brings the gift of civilization to the world, and includes illustrations by Frederic Remington.
