World of Chief Seattle, The

Chief Seattle is renowned for an eloquent speech, commonly referred to as How Can One Sell the Air?, given during 1854 treaty negotiations with the U.S. government. This speech is testimony of a people of intelligence and sensitivity. Here is an accurate portrait of the tribes of the Puget Sound area during Seattle's times, with particular emphasis on Chief Seattle's tribe, the Suquamish. The author interviewed Suquamish elders and was granted access to the tribal archives, which supplied many of the rare, turn-of-the-century photographs of village life. Also included is the first written version of the speech as well as the popularized 20th century adaptation.