David D Plain: 6 books

Ways of Our Grandfathers compliments David D. Plains previous book, The Plains of Aamjiwnaang. While his first book focused on the history of the Anishinabek (Chippewa) of Aamjiwnaang territory, Ways of Our Grandfathers describes Anishinabek culture and traditions from the pre- and early-contact period...

Aamjiwnaang is the name the Saulteux Band of Ahnishenahbek (Chippewa) gave their hunting territory that encompassed both sides of the St. Clair River and the adjacent lands in the southern part of Lake Huron. The book focuses on four generations of Chippewa chiefs beginning with Young Gull who led...

A Brief History of the Saugeen Peninsula is historical non-fiction and as the title suggests it is by no means exhaustive. It is a treatise that presents the history and culture in broad strokes covering the early history of the Anishnaabek (Ojibwa) of the Saugeen (Bruce) Peninsula as well as their...

1300 Moons is based on the life story of Saulteaux Ojibway Chief Kioscance, or Young Gull, who lived during the French regime in North America, ca. 16401748. It follows his lifes journey from a youth through his years as a warrior, to becoming a great war chief, to becoming an elder on the council....

From Ouisconsin to Caughnawaga is a compendium of spellbinding short stories of the Great Lakes First Nations. The stories cover a two hundred year period between c 1618 and 1818 C.E. The interactions between various First Nations and Colonial Governments are related in traditional storyteller fashion....

Poems From An Eclectic Mind is his first foray into the genre of poetry. The title reflects the collection, eclectic! They run the gamut from spirituality to science to nature. Many are the authors reminiscing of past life experiences and events. There is literally something here for everyone.