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(1780-1840) Writer. “Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations,” one of the first works about Native American culture written by a Native American. The son or nephew or Nicholas Cusick, a chief, and brother of Dennis Cusick a painter, David published what is thought to be one of the first works about Native American culture written by a Native American. The illustrations in “Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations” are those of David and/or of his brother Dennis.

Full Name

David Cusick

Locations

Erie

Author's Timeline


Unknown

OTHER

Unknown

1780

1827

LITWORK

"Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations,"


One of the first works about Native American culture written by a Native American.

1840

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