"Indian Biography, Vol. 1: Or, An Historical Account of Those Individuals Who Have Been Distinguished among the North American Natives as Orators, Warriors, Statesmen, and Other Remarkable Characters" by B. B. Thatcher is the first volume in a two-part series that offers a comprehensive historical and biographical narrative of notable figures among the North American natives. This work highlights the lives of individuals renowned for their roles as orators, warriors, statesmen, and other significant personas.

From the Preface: This book requires neither an elaborate explanation nor an apology. It serves as a historical tribute to the legacies of many wise, brilliant, brave, and remarkable men-patriots, orators, warriors, and statesmen-who led and influenced their communities. Though these leaders were often considered barbarians, their eloquence, influence, and diverse achievements are all the more admirable and deserving of recognition.