A vivid, accessible portrait of Ely S. Parker, Grant's trusted secretary and the last Grand Sachem of the Iroquois.

This biography presents the life and times of Ely Samuel Parker, a Seneca leader whose work shaped Native American history and his own nation's place in U.S. history. It situates his family, community, and era in clear, engaging detail, making a complex past feel close and real. Readers will encounter the people, places, and events that framed his journey from reservation life to national service.


• A grounded look at Parker's heritage and the Seneca community that shaped him


• Insight into his roles as a translator, civil servant, and military secretary to Ulysses S. Grant


• Stories of family, education, and the everyday life that influenced his public work

Ideal for readers of Native American history, Civil War era biographies, and those interested in how individual lives intersect with broad national change.

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