Peter Pitchlynn Choctaw biography Baird OU Press 1st ed. 1972 VG condition

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Peter Pitchlynn:  Chief of the Choctaws.  By W. David Baird.  Hardcover, dj is very good, pub. 1972 by University of Oklahoma Press, stated as first edition, 238 pages.  Very good condition.  Complimentary copy given to an OU professor.  Pitchlynn served as principal chief of the Choctaw Nation, was involved in the Indian Removal process of the 1830s, well-educated he served Choctaw interests in Washington D.C., advocated Choctaw claims from the removal, and helped preserve Choctaw culture.  Shipping weight over 1 pound.