History Of The Ojibways, Based Upon Traditions And Oral Statements; The Ojibways And Their Connection With Fur Traders

by William W. Warren, Edward Duffield Niell

""History of the Ojibways, Based Upon Traditions and Oral Statements; The Ojibways and Their Connection with Fur Traders"" is a book written by William Whipple Warren in 1885. The book is a detailed account of the history of the Ojibway people, one of the largest Indigenous tribes in North America. The author, who was himself an Ojibway, relied on oral traditions and statements passed down from his ancestors to write this book.The book begins with a brief introduction to the Ojibway people and their way of life, including their customs, beliefs, and traditions. The author then delves into the history of the Ojibway people, starting from their origins in the east and their migration to the Great Lakes region. He describes their encounters with European explorers and fur traders, and their subsequent involvement in the fur trade.The book also covers the Ojibway's interactions with other Indigenous tribes, including the Sioux, Cree, and Iroquois. The author describes the conflicts and alliances that arose between these tribes, and the impact that these relationships had on the Ojibway people.Throughout the book, the author provides detailed descriptions of Ojibway life, including their social structure, religion, and daily activities. He also discusses the impact of European colonization on the Ojibway people, including the effects of disease, land displacement, and forced assimilation.Overall, ""History of the Ojibways, Based Upon Traditions and Oral Statements; The Ojibways and Their Connection with Fur Traders"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the history and culture of the Ojibway people. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Indigenous history and the impact of European colonization on Indigenous communities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

544 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2015

About the author

William Whipple Warren (May 27, 1825 – June 1, 1853) was a historian, interpreter, and legislator in the Minnesota Territory. The son of Lyman Marcus Warren, an American fur trader and Mary Cadotte, the Ojibwe-Metis daughter of fur trader Michel Cadotte, he was of Ojibwe and French descent. His mother was Ojibwe and he learned her culture from her family. He is the first historian of the Ojibwe people in the European tradition.

Bilingual and educated in the United States style, Warren started collecting stories from the oral tradition of the Ojibwe to tell their history. He drew from oral history to tell about the people prior to their encounter with Europeans, and combined it with documentation in the European style. After suffering from tuberculosis for many years, he died as a young man of 28 from a hemorrhage on June 1, 1853 and was buried in Saint Paul, Minnesota. His history was published posthumously in 1885 by the Minnesota Historical Society. A revised, annotated edition was published in 2009.

Reviews

[Adrianna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting though a tad gruesome

I picked up this book to research my Ojibway ancestors. There were a few stories of great love and bravery handed down by oral tradition that I enjoyed. What I didn't like was the detailed, gruesome retelling of stories about people being tortured and murdered. Also, there was quite a bit of info about what trader went where with how much money and other logistical details that do not interest me.