Chief Sealth (1903)

Chief Sealth (1903) is a non-fiction book written by Frank Carlson which tells the story of Chief Sealth also known as Chief Seattle who was a prominent Native American leader of the Suquamish and Duwamish tribes in the Pacific Northwest. The book explores the life and legacy of Chief Sealth including his role as a peacemaker and diplomat during the early years of American settlement in the region. Carlson provides a detailed account of Chief Sealth's interactions with early American settlers including his famous speech in 1854 in which he expressed his concerns for the environment and the impact of colonization on Native American communities. The book also delves into the cultural and historical context of Chief Sealth's life providing readers with a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between Native Americans and the United States during the 19th century. Overall Chief Sealth (1903) is a comprehensive and informative account of one of the most important figures in Native American history.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.