Poetry, 1815-1836.

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Poetry, 1815-1836.

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Twenty six poems by Jane and transcribed by Henry Schoolcraft. Some are written in Ojibwa with an English translation. They reflect her love of nature, her religious beliefs and the sorrows and joys of her life. Henry also wrote an introduction.

1 v. ; 26 cm.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Schoolcraft, Jane Johnston, 1800-1842

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The daughter of John Johnston, who came from Antrim County, Ireland to Sault Ste. Marie Michigan where he married Shau gush co da way Quay, a Chippewa maiden. Jane spoke fluently in both English and Ojibwa, the language spoken by the Chippewa. Her early education came from her father and when she was older he took her back to Ireland to complete her education. She was married to Henry R. Schoolcraft. From the description of Poetry, 1815-1836. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). W...

Schoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864

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Epithet: Vice-president of the American Ethnological Society British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000561.0x0000a9 Author, Indian agent and ethnologist. From the description of Henry Rowe Schoolcraft papers, 1826-1841. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34418398 Henry Schoolcraft was an ethnologist, geologist, Indian agent, and glass manufacturer. From th...