jan 1, 1847 - Wyandot Sophistication

Description:

Wyandot Sophistication is often questioned in films depicting native Americans as 'Savages.' The following from Wyandot Chief William Walker addresses that notion:

"Sunday, June 13 - Sabbath morning. Sun rose most brilliantly; the large dew-drops falling from the green foliage like spangles from a rainbow, the crystal drops still clinging to the green leaves, reminding of the garniture of a splendid candelabrum - the sweet and wild warbling of the feathered songsters rendered our forest home altogether lovely and enchanting. Finished my long epistle to Deacon Wheeler on politics, domestic news, abolitionism - a sort of Salmagundi omnium gatherum (i.e. collection of things) communication".

Added to timeline:

Date: