Buerge, David M.,

Chief Seattle and the town that took his name : the change of worlds for the native people and settlers on Puget Sound / David M. Buerge. - xxv, 325 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 307-316) and index.

To 1792, "There was a time when our people covered the whole land" -- To 1832, "Why should I murmur at the fate of my people?" -- To 1847, "Your God seems to us to be partial" -- To 1852, "I am glad to have you come to our country" -- To 1854, "How then can we become brothers?" -- To 1856, "The Great Chief above who made the country made it for all" -- To 1858, "I want you to understand what I say" -- To 1866, "Shake hands with me before I am laid into the ground" -- To 1887, "You folks observe them well" -- To the present, "The dead are not altogether powerless".

9781632171351 (alk. paper)

2017004912


Seattle, Chief, 1790-1866.


Suquamish Indians--Biography.


Seattle Region (Wash.)--Biography.
Puget Sound Region (Wash.)--Biography.

E99.S85 / B84 2017

979.7004/97940092 B