Description
Book SynopsisAmerica's founding involved and required the melding of cultures and communities, a redefinition of "frontier" and boundaries in every possible sense. Using the accounts of Native leaders who visited cities in the Early Republic, Calloway's book reorients the story of that founding. Violent resistance was just one of many Native responses to colonialism. Peaceful interaction was far more the norm, and while less dramatic and therefore less covered, far more importantin its effects.
Trade ReviewThe book's goal is to reveal what Native Americans observed and thought during their visits to provide a greater understanding of their varied roles and agency within the colonial world ... through newspaper accounts, memoirs, and other primary sources, he succeeds in weaving a valuable, interesting, and credible narrative about indigenous Americans' experiences with and roles in the colonial world. * T. K. Byron, CHOICE *
Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. The Towns and Cities of Early America 2. Coming to Town 3. The Other Indians in Town 4. Taking Their Lives in Their Hands Picturing Chiefs in the City 5. Lodging, Dining, and Drinking 6. Out and About 7. Performers and Performances 8. Going Home Conclusion Notes Index
