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The Five Indian Nations of Canada

By Cadwallader Colden

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Cadwallader Colden's 'The Five Indian Nations of Canada' delves into the complex history and cultural traditions of the indigenous tribes in Canada, specifically focusing on the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca nations. The book combines Colden's firsthand accounts and detailed observations with a scholarly analysis of the political, social, and economic structures of these tribes. Colden's writing style is both informative and engaging, immersing readers in the rich tapestry of native culture while providing a critical perspective on the interactions between these nations and European settlers. Through meticulous research and thoughtful reflection, Colden paints a vivid portrait of an often overlooked aspect of Canadian history. As a prominent figure in colonial America, Colden's interest in Native American culture and interactions with these tribes inform his insightful narrative in 'The Five Indian Nations of Canada.' Readers interested in indigenous history, anthropology, and colonial studies will find this book to be a valuable and enlightening resource, shedding light on the complexities of intercultural relations in early Canada.

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Publish dateJan 4, 2022

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1The History of American Indians (Based on Original Notes and Manuscripts)

2The History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada

3Part I. The History of The Five Nations, From the Time the Christians First Knew Any Thing of Them, to That of the Revolution In Great-Britain

4The Preface to the First Part

5Vocabulary

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6Introduction

7Chapter I. Of the Wars of The Five Nations With The Adirondacks And Quatoghies

8Chapter II. The Wars and Treaties of Peace of The Indians Of The Five Nations With The French, From 1665 To 1683, And Their Affairs With New-York In That Time

9Chapter III. Of the Transactions of The Indians Of The Five Nations With the Neighbouring English Colonies

10Chapter IV. Mr . De La Barre' S Expedition, and Some Remarkable Transactions In 1684

11Chapter V. The English Attempt to Trade in the Lakes, And The French Attack The Senekas

12Chapter VI. Colonel Dongan's Advice to The Indians. Adario's Enterprize, And Montreal Sacked by The Five Nations

13Part II. The History of The Five Indian Nations Of Canada, From the Time of the Revolution to the Peace Of Reswick

14The Preface to the Second Part

15Chapter I. The State of Affairs In New-York And Canada, At the Time of The Revolution In Great-Britain

16Chapter II. A Treaty Between the Agents Of Massachuset's Bay, New-Plymouth, And Connecticut, And The Sachems Of The Five Nations, At Albany, In the Year 1689

17Chapter III. An Account of a General Council of The Five Nations At Onondaga, To Consider the Count De Frontenac' S Message

18Chapter IV. The French Surprise Schenectady. The Mohawks Speech of Condoleance on That Occasion

19Chapter V. The Five Nations Continue the War With The French; The Mohawks Incline to Peace ; Their Conferences With The Governor Of New-York

20Chapter VI. The English Attack Montreal By Land, In Conjunction With The Indians, And Quebeck By Sea

21Chapter VII. The French And The Five Nations Continue the War All Winter With Various Success . The French Burn A Captain Of The Five Nations Alive

22Chapter VIII. The Five Nations Treat With Captain Ingoldsby

23Chapter IX. The French Surprise and Take Three Mohawk Castles

24Chapter X. The Treaties and Negotiations The Five Nations Had With The English And French, In the Years 1693 And 1694

25Chapter XI. The War Renewed . The French Repossess Themselves Of Cadarackui Fort, And Find Means to Break Off the Treaty Between The Five Nations And Dionondadies

26Chapter XII. The Count De Frontenac Attacks Onondaga In Person, With the Whole Force Of Canada. The Five Nations Continue the War With The French, And Make Peace With The Dionondadies

27Chapter XIII. The Conduct Which The English And French Observed, In Regard to The Five Nations, Immediately After the Peace Of Reswick