Red Cliff, Wisconsin: A History of an Ojibwe Community - Volume 1, The Earliest Years: The Origin to 1854
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Author: Howard D. Paap
Description: Red Cliff, Wisconsin: A History of an Ojibwe Community, (Volume 1), is the story of the first three hundred and more years of the Ojibwe people in the Chequamegon Bay region of western Lake Superior. This volume covers the Ojibwes’ arrival, the coming of the French, English, and Americans, and concludes with 1854 and the advent of the reservation era. Telling the history of the first people in the area, Howard Paap expertly shows how the early French traders and the English and Americans who eventually resettled the land affected the Ojibwe people. Using treaties and writings from the era, he also explores the forces at work—on either side—in the long history of Chequamegon Bay and the surrounding areas. Through it all, he shows objective compassion for those caught inbetween the governments’ wishes and those of the people.
Review:
“I consider Howard Paap to be a very gifted writer and researcher. He has been part of our community for a major part of his life, and with that comes the trust of the people. Tribes in general have had so much untruth written about their history and culture, and I am so grateful he has written this book."
—Rose Gurnoe-Soulier, Chairperson, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
About the Author: Howard Paap taught anthropology for thirty years, and now lives in Bayfield, Wisconsin, with his wife Marlene, where he writes, sits on various municipal and reservation committees at both Bayfied and Red Cliff, and enjoys his growing grandchildren.
Description: Red Cliff, Wisconsin: A History of an Ojibwe Community, (Volume 1), is the story of the first three hundred and more years of the Ojibwe people in the Chequamegon Bay region of western Lake Superior. This volume covers the Ojibwes’ arrival, the coming of the French, English, and Americans, and concludes with 1854 and the advent of the reservation era. Telling the history of the first people in the area, Howard Paap expertly shows how the early French traders and the English and Americans who eventually resettled the land affected the Ojibwe people. Using treaties and writings from the era, he also explores the forces at work—on either side—in the long history of Chequamegon Bay and the surrounding areas. Through it all, he shows objective compassion for those caught inbetween the governments’ wishes and those of the people.
Review:
“I consider Howard Paap to be a very gifted writer and researcher. He has been part of our community for a major part of his life, and with that comes the trust of the people. Tribes in general have had so much untruth written about their history and culture, and I am so grateful he has written this book."
—Rose Gurnoe-Soulier, Chairperson, Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
About the Author: Howard Paap taught anthropology for thirty years, and now lives in Bayfield, Wisconsin, with his wife Marlene, where he writes, sits on various municipal and reservation committees at both Bayfied and Red Cliff, and enjoys his growing grandchildren.