Seneca Chief, Army General: A Story About Ely Parker

by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk

A biography of the Seneca Indian who helped save his people's land, was elected a sachem, served in the Union Army, became a general, and was named commissioner of Indian affairs.

64 pages, Library Binding

First published May 8, 2000

About the author

Elizabeth Van Steenwyk is the award-winning author of more than seventy published books for young people. After graduating from Knox College, she went on to spend ten years writing for radio and television with a concentration on children's programming. She lives in California.

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[Shelly♥]

Ely Parker - secretary to US Grant and later head of Indian Affairs when Grant became President.

Recommended for : Older Elementary and Middle School.