Events in Indian History: Beginning with an Account of the Origin of the American Indians, and Early Settlements in North America, and Embracing Concise Biographies of the Principal Chiefs and Head-sachems of the Different Indian Tribes, with Narratives and Captivities ... Also an Appendix Containing the Statistics of the Population of the U. States, and an Indian Vocabulary ; Illustrated with Eight Fine EngravingsG. Hills, 1841 - 633 páginas |
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... supposed to have referred to America in their writings , · CHAPTER II . Of modern theorists upon the peopling of America , CHAPTER III . Early settlements in North America , · 13 16 23 INDIAN BIOGRAPHY . CHAPTER I. Synopsis of the New ...
... supposed to have referred to America in their writings , · CHAPTER II . Of modern theorists upon the peopling of America , CHAPTER III . Early settlements in North America , · 13 16 23 INDIAN BIOGRAPHY . CHAPTER I. Synopsis of the New ...
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... SUPPOSED TO HAVE REFERRED TO AMERICA IN THEIR WRITINGS . The name Indian was erroneously applied to the original man of America by its first discoverers . The attempt to arrive at the East Indies by sailing west , caused the discovery ...
... SUPPOSED TO HAVE REFERRED TO AMERICA IN THEIR WRITINGS . The name Indian was erroneously applied to the original man of America by its first discoverers . The attempt to arrive at the East Indies by sailing west , caused the discovery ...
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... supposed to be about 10,000 furlongs from Africa . Here existed the poets ' fabled Elysian fields . But to be more particular with Diodorus , we will let him speak for himself . " After having passed the islands which lie beyond the ...
... supposed to be about 10,000 furlongs from Africa . Here existed the poets ' fabled Elysian fields . But to be more particular with Diodorus , we will let him speak for himself . " After having passed the islands which lie beyond the ...
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... supposed that the ancient works found in this country were similar to those supposed to be Roman by Pennant in Wales . He adds , " The Danes , as well as the nations which erected our fortifications , were in all probability of Scythian ...
... supposed that the ancient works found in this country were similar to those supposed to be Roman by Pennant in Wales . He adds , " The Danes , as well as the nations which erected our fortifications , were in all probability of Scythian ...
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... celebrated as the landing of the forefathers . Ipswich is supposed to have been meant , as it was known by that name in a former voyage . charging arrows himself at the same time . At length 3 * EARLY SETTLEMENTS IN NORTH AMERICA . 29.
... celebrated as the landing of the forefathers . Ipswich is supposed to have been meant , as it was known by that name in a former voyage . charging arrows himself at the same time . At length 3 * EARLY SETTLEMENTS IN NORTH AMERICA . 29.
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Página 251 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Página 199 - Spirit; if there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it ? Why not all agree, as you can all read the book? " Brother, we do not understand these things ; we are told that your religion was given to your forefathers, and has been handed down from father to son. We also have a religion which was given to our forefathers, and has been handed down to us, their children.
Página 272 - Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.
Página 183 - Brandt ! he left of all my tribe Nor man, nor child, nor thing of living birth: No ! not the dog, that watched my household hearth, Escaped, that night of blood, upon our plains ! All perished ! — I alone am left on earth ! To whom nor relative nor blood remains, No ! — not a kindred drop that runs in human veins t XVIII.
Página 199 - But an evil day came upon us. Your forefathers crossed the great waters, and landed on this island. Their numbers were small. They found friends and not enemies. They told us they had fled from their own country for fear of wicked men, and come here to enjoy their religion. They asked for a small seat.
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Página 439 - We are convinced, therefore, that you mean to do us good by your proposal, and we thank you heartily. But you who are wise must know that different nations have different conceptions of things; and you will therefore not take it amiss, if our ideas of this kind of education happen not to be the same with yours.
Página 199 - Tidings were carried back, and more came amongst us. Yet we did not fear them. We took them to be friends. They called us brothers. We believed them, and gave them a larger seat. At length their numbers had greatly increased. They wanted more land; they wanted our country. Our eyes were opened, and our minds became uneasy. Wars took place. Indians were hired to fight against Indians, and many of our people were destroyed. They also brought strong liquor amongst us. It was strong and powerful, and...
Página 199 - HE has given us different complexions and different customs. To you HE has given the arts. To these HE has not opened our eyes. We know these things to be true. Since HE has made so great a difference between us in other things, why may we not conclude that he has given us a different religion according to our understanding ? The Great Spirit does right. HE knows what is best for his children; we are satisfied. " BROTHER : We do not wish to destroy your religion, or take it from you. We only want...