Early Life Among the Indians

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Focusing on Benjamin Armstrong's experiences in northern Wisconsin, the biography details his life as an interpreter for the Ojibwe people after moving there in 1840. His deep respect for Anishnabe culture and traditions is highlighted, along with his significant role in documenting their way of life. Armstrong's close relationship with Chief Buffalo, a prominent leader of the Lake Superior bands, further emphasizes his integration into the community and the impact of his work on preserving Indigenous heritage.