Who is Joseph Brant from The World Turned Upside Down: Indian Voices from Early America and what is their importance?

Joseph Brant was a Mohawk Indian. He was educated at Reverend Wheelock's school and was instrumental in gaining British support for the tribe during the American Revolution. Brant authored "Indian vs. White Civilization" in 1789, which is an essay that extollong the virtues of Indian culture while questioning aspects of white culture.