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The Cornplanter Memorial / An Historical Sketch of Gy-ant-wa-chia—The Cornplanter, and of the Six Nations of Indians.

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This collection presents the official report on erecting a memorial to the Seneca leader Cornplanter, followed by a historical and biographical sketch of his life and leadership, translated speeches delivered at the monument dedication by Seneca and Six Nations representatives, appendices with selected addresses associated with Cornplanter and with Washington, and a statement on the Six Nations' contemporary condition. It traces the leader's efforts to mediate between his people and the United States, outlines his public character and actions amid frontier conflicts, and records the dedication ceremony together with a description of the monument.

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James Ross Snowden

James Ross Snowden was an American author known for his historical work, "The Cornplanter Memorial / An Historical Sketch of Gy-ant-wa-chia—The Cornplanter, and of the Six Nations of Indians." This book provides a detailed account of the life and legacy of Cornplanter, a prominent leader of the Seneca Nation, and explores the broader context of the Six Nations of Indians. Snowden's writing contributes to the understanding of Native American history and culture, offering insights into the interactions between Indigenous peoples and European settlers. His work is significant for those interested in American history and Indigenous studies.

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