From the intro: "Andrew J.
Brought up as an Indian, with no opp.
He is a friend of the white people, as well as of his own people.
Blackbird\'s wife is an educated and intelligent white woman of English descent, and they have four children.
His Indian name is Mack-aw-de-be-nessy (Black Hawk), but he generally goes by the name of "Blackbird," taken from the interpretation of the French "L\'Oiseau noir." Mr.
Blackbird, the author of this little book, is an educated Indian, son of the Ottawa Chief.
From the intro: "Andrew J