PREFACE.I deem it nut improper to pre~ent the history of the last raCeof Indians now existing in the Stute of Michigan, calJed the Ott,nWl and Cbippewa N "tionA of Indians.Tbere were many utJler tribes of Indians ill this roglon priurtu the occupancy of the OttaWB abd Chlppew& Indians of thisStlto, who hHve lung ago gone out. of existenco. Not a pl:lge oftheir history is on record; but only an all usion to them in ourtruditious.I have herewith recorded the earllest hlstury of the OttawatrIbe of Indians in particular, according to Ulbir traditions. [have related where they formerly Ii ved, the names of their lead·~rs, and what tribes tbey cont.ended with bo(orl~ and alter theycame to )tiehigan, snd bow they came to l..m the 'inhabitants ofthis State. Also the eBrlicst history of the Island of }[acktnac,Rnd why it Is called U Michilimackinae "-which nRme has neverlJeen correctly tran~lLted oy "'hite historians, but which is heregh'en accordJnAbout the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the difficult to read text. Read books online for free at www.forgottenbooks.org