- Born: c. 1709
- Birthplace: Antrim, Ireland
- Died: c. 1783
James Adair was a trader and author who lived in the eighteenth century. From 1735-1775, he lived among Native American tribes, especially the Chickasaws and Cherokees. His book, History of the American Indians, was published in 1775, with a main hypothesis being that the Indians were directly descended from the Jews.
Adair negotiated peace deals with the various tribes and was known to them as a diplomat. He died in 1783 in N. Carolina.
Most Famous Works
- The History of the American Indians (1775)
