Nortonâs account, written in 1815 and 1816, provides nearly one-third of the bookâs content, with the remainder consisting of Carl Bennâs introductions and annotations, which enable readers to understand Nortonâs fascinating autobiography within its historical contexts. With the assistance of modern scholarship, A Mohawk Memoir presents an exceptional opportunity to explore the War of 1812 and native-newcomer issues not only through Teyoninhokarawenâs Mohawk perspective but in his own words.
Carl Benn is a history professor at Ryerson University. His other books include The Iroquois in the War of 1812, also published by University of Toronto Press.