Tonto : the man in front of the mask
Zig Misiak (Author), Zachary Murray (Book designer)
This is the "very first book" ever written about Harry J. Smith a.k.a. Jay Silverheels. The author has lived in Brantford, adjacent to the Grand River Six Nations, for over six decades. This has given him access to some inside and unique perspectives. The story opens with the history and culture of the Haudenosaunee/Six Nations, pre-contact, leading into Jay's early years before Hollywood, then his Hollywood years ending with his death and legacy.126 pages full of photos, images and maps make this book exciting, easy to read and informative. The information has been previewed and edited by the authors Six Nations friends and interviewee's. Oral and written information was always considered giving respect to both sources
Print Book, English, 2013
Real Peoples History, [Brantford, Ontario], 2013