One Real American

Name: One Real American
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The Life of Ely S. Parker, Seneca Sachem and Civil War General

By Joseph Bruchac

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One Real American by Joseph Bruchac explores the life of Ely S. Parker, a Native American of the Seneca Nation who rose to a prominent position during the Civil War. The book delves into his efforts to bridge cultural gaps and his role in shaping American history, highlighting themes of identity and perseverance. It's an inspiring tale aimed at young readers, celebrating resilience and cultural understanding.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in learning about influential historical figures from an indigenous perspective. It offers a captivating look at the life of a Native American hero who played a pivotal role in shaping American history, making it a great read for children who love immersive, educational stories.

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One Real American by Joseph Bruchac explores the extraordinary life of Ely S. Parker (1828–1895), a remarkable yet little-known figure in US history. A member of the Seneca, an Iroquois nation, Parker was an attorney, engineer, and tribal diplomat.

Raised on a reservation but schooled at a Catholic institution, he mastered English at a young age and became an interpreter for his people. During the American Civil War, he was commissioned as a lieutenant colonel and served as the primary draftsman of the terms for the Confederate surrender at Appomattox.

Parker later became President Grant’s Commissioner of Indian Affairs, making history as the first Native American to hold that position. In One Real American, esteemed children's book author and Native American scholar Joseph Bruchac provides an expertly researched, intimate look at a man who achieved significant success in two worlds yet constantly found himself caught between them.

This fascinating biography includes archival photos, maps, endnotes, a bibliography, and a timeline.

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The book by Joseph Bruchac offers an expertly researched and well-executed biography of Ely Parker, highlighting his significant role in U.S. history and his challenges being one of the first Indigenous men to break racial barriers. Acclaimed for its detail and insight, the narrative uses Parker's own writings along with historical context to create an essential and engaging reading experience for young adults. Bruchac's work is praised for dispelling myths and honouring the complex dualities of Parker's life against the broader backdrop of Native American struggles and pivotal American historical events.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781419746574

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2020

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Books for Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 140.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 240

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Children's Books Children’s & Teenage Non-Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Joseph Bruchac

About the Author

Joseph Bruchac is an acclaimed Abenaki children’s book author. His awards include a Boston Globe–Horn Book Award and Honor, the Hope S. Dean Award from the Foundation for Children’s Literature for Notable Achievement in Children’s Books, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Native Writers’ Circle of the Americas. His books include Code Talker and Rez Dogs. He lives in Greenfield Center, New York.