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

"The Cornplanter Memorial" by James Ross Snowden is an account from the 1800's that paints a picture of Gy-ant-wa-chia, famously known as Cornplanter, a key Seneca chief within the Six Nations. It shines a light on Cornplanter's life and his hard work to keep the peace between Native Americans and settlers from Europe and recalls how a monument came to be to celebrate his life. The book starts by explaining how lawmakers in Pennsylvania decided to build the monument for Cornplanter in Jennesadaga, stressing how vital it was to acknowledge what he did following the Revolutionary War. The book goes on to describe the dedication event that brought together both Native Americans and other folks. With key figures involved, like Samuel P. Johnson, the book reflects on Cornplanter’s importance and the lasting impact he had on his people and the wider story of the United States.