Портрет Белого Волка
Вождь Джон Смит (вероятно, родившийся между 1822 и 1826 годами, хотя, по некоторым данным в 1784 году, а умер 6 февраля 1922 года) был индейцем племени Оджибве (Чиппева), проживавшим в районе Касс Лейк (озеро), штат Миннесота.
В 1920 году, за два года до своей смерти, он стал главным персонажем кинопоказа, который гастролировал по США и демонстрировал стареющих представителей коренных американцев.
В возрасте 137 лет Белый Волк, известный также как вождь Джон Смит, считается старейшим коренным американцем, когда-либо жившим, 1785–1922 гг.
В некрологе газеты "Миннеаполис Морнинг Трибьюн" говорится, что Га-Бе-На-Гевн-Вонц (также известный как Кей-ба-нунг-ве-вей, Отслаивающаяся Плоть, Морщинистое Мясо или просто — ну, действительно старый — Джон Смит) якобы умер в возрасте 137 лет. Каков бы ни был его точный возраст, его особенная внешность указывает на то, что он прожил долгую и насыщенную жизнь.
White Wolf: The Tale of Chief John Smith
Chief John Smith, widely known as White Wolf, was an esteemed Ojibwe (Chippewa) Indian born sometime between 1822 and 1826, although some legends suggest an earlier date as far back as 1784. His fascinating journey unfolded in the serene landscapes around Cass Lake, Minnesota.
In the twilight of his life, Chief John Smith became a prominent figure, making history that extended beyond the confines of his homeland. In the year 1920, a mere two years before his eventual passing on February 6, 1922, he took center stage in a captivating motion picture exhibition that traversed the United States. This cinematic showcase was a tribute to the wisdom and resilience of aging Native Americans, with Chief John Smith as its main feature.
At the remarkable age of 137, White Wolf, also affectionately known as Chief John Smith, earned the distinction of being recognized as the oldest Native American to have graced this earth, spanning the years 1785 to 1922. His longevity became a testament to the enduring spirit of his people.
According to the obituary published in the Minneapolis Morning Tribune, Chief John Smith was given the name Ga-Be-Nah-Gewn-Wonce, alternatively known as Kay-bah-nung-we-way, Sloughing Flesh, Wrinkled Meat, or simply, in a jesting acknowledgment of his extraordinary age, "plain old — well, really old — John Smith." The obituary recounted that he was reputed to have reached the venerable age of 137 at the time of his passing. While the exact details of his birthdate remained shrouded in the mists of time, his well-lined face bore witness to a life richly lived and a journey marked by wisdom, resilience, and the echoes of an era long past.
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