The Chiefs Now in This City

During the Early Republic, Native American leaders visited American cities for diplomacy, trade, and curiosity, offering a unique perspective on urban encounters between Indigenous peoples and the emerging nation. Colin Calloway compiles these accounts to present a nuanced narrative of the country's formative years, highlighting the interactions between Native and non-Native communities. This work reveals the diverse ways Indigenous peoples engaged with the developing American identity, challenging traditional stories of conflict to show a more complex history of cultural exchange.