Sketches of the History, Manners, and Customs of the North American IndiansBlack, Young, and Young, 1824 - 371 páginas |
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... respecting their character , in the pursuit of which I have been engaged for three years . , n You Little did I imagine , that one of the most interesting sub- jects that can present itself to the human mind , would open upon me ; the ...
... respecting their character , in the pursuit of which I have been engaged for three years . , n You Little did I imagine , that one of the most interesting sub- jects that can present itself to the human mind , would open upon me ; the ...
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... respecting the North American Indians . 3 While engaged in these pursuits , I learnt that the Historical Society of Philadelphia , actuated by a laudable desire to pre- serve an account of the Aborigines , had requested the Rev. John ...
... respecting the North American Indians . 3 While engaged in these pursuits , I learnt that the Historical Society of Philadelphia , actuated by a laudable desire to pre- serve an account of the Aborigines , had requested the Rev. John ...
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... respect- ability in the United States , lead me to avoid even the appear- ance of wishing to allow any sentiment to mingle in this work , which might attach to it an air of nationality . The kindness and civility which I have ...
... respect- ability in the United States , lead me to avoid even the appear- ance of wishing to allow any sentiment to mingle in this work , which might attach to it an air of nationality . The kindness and civility which I have ...
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... respect to eloquence . You may search in vain in the records and writings of the past , or in events of the present times , for a single model of eloquence among the Algonkins , the Abe- naquis , the Delawares , the Shawanese , or any ...
... respect to eloquence . You may search in vain in the records and writings of the past , or in events of the present times , for a single model of eloquence among the Algonkins , the Abe- naquis , the Delawares , the Shawanese , or any ...
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... of little and malicious minds , is beneath the notice even of the Indian women * . " 1 9 A strong sense of justice is innate among the In- * Hunter , p . 272 . dians ; they entertain the greatest respect for the aged 6 INTRODUCTION .
... of little and malicious minds , is beneath the notice even of the Indian women * . " 1 9 A strong sense of justice is innate among the In- * Hunter , p . 272 . dians ; they entertain the greatest respect for the aged 6 INTRODUCTION .
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