Shares the life of the Mohawk leader, including his early life being mentored by Sir William Johnson, his role in the French and Indian War, and his role in the American Revolution as a British ally. Presents a biography of Joseph Brant, a Mohawk military officer whose contributions to history affected the Mohawk and Iroquois people.

Includes index.

Sides of history -- Born on a river -- The young Mohawk -- Off to battle -- Schooling and mission work -- Settling down -- Time in England -- American independence -- A League divided -- Raiding parties -- After the war -- Later in life -- For his people.