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The real Chief Seattle was not a spiritual ecologist.(Suguamish Indian)

From: Skeptical Inquirer  |  Date: 3/1/1999  |  Author: Abruzzi, William S.

The 'Chief Seattle's 1854 Speech' became popular due to its message that illustrates the value given by Native Americans to the natural environment. Dr. Henry A. Smith wrote the original text of this speech and he published it in the October 29, 1887, issue of the 'Seattle Sunday Star.' However, several versions of the speech were published by other people such as John Rich, William Arrowsmith and scriptwriter Ted Perry. Although some people thought that Chief Seattle is fictional, the ...

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