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One Real American: The Life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War General
Joseph Bruchac
Illustrator: Archival photos and drawings
Ages: 14+
Published: 2020
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 978-1-4197-4657-4
Keywords: Native American, U.S. History, Civil War
This unique figure in US history achieved success in two worlds, yet was caught between them. Includes archival photos, maps, endnotes, bibliography, and timeline.