The Chief: Ernest Thompson Seton and the Changing West

By H. Allen Anderson

Book Overview

At a time when Indians were merely red devils in the minds of most American settlers, Ernest Thompson Seton--the Chief--assumed the role of their steadfast advocate. Seton's high regard for Indians and their spiritual, peaceful relationship with nature was manifested in his "Woodcraft" youth activities, which were the basis for Scouting.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890969825
• ISBN13: 9780890969823
• Release Date: June 2000
• Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.1"