"Wigwam and War-Path; or, The Royal Chief in Chains" by A. B. (Alfred Benjamin) Meacham is a late 1800s historical record revealing the misfortunes of Native Americans, particularly the Modoc tribe, shaped by the clash between indigenous people and white settlers. Meacham, once Superintendent of Indian Affairs, uses both grand historical events, personal storytelling, and specific memories to illuminate the sorrow and injustice endured by Native Americans during these power struggles. Opening with reflections on his past and the pain of Pow-e-shiek's band's forced removal, Meacham highlights the overall themes of justice and the harsh impact of colonization and seeks to build empathy.
Wigwam and war-path; or, The royal chief in chains
By A. B. (Alfred Benjamin) Meacham
Witness the heartbreaking clash between Native Americans and settlers through the eyes of a former government official grappling with past injustices.
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About the AuthorAlfred Benjamin Meacham (1826–1882) was an American Methodist minister, reformer, author and historian, who served as the U.S. Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Oregon (1869–1872). He became a proponent of American Indian interests in the Northwest, including Northern California. Appointed in 1873 as chairman of the Modoc Peace Commission, he was severely wounded during a surprise attack on April 11 by warriors, but saved from death by Toby Riddle (Winema), a Modoc interpreter.
Alfred Benjamin Meacham (1826–1882) was an American Methodist minister, reformer, author and historian, who served as the U.S. Superintendent of Indian Affairs for Oregon (1869–1872). He became a proponent of American Indian interests in the Northwest, including Northern California. Appointed in 1873 as chairman of the Modoc Peace Commission, he was severely wounded during a surprise attack on April 11 by warriors, but saved from death by Toby Riddle (Winema), a Modoc interpreter.
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