Project Gutenberg 2010-07-12 Public domain in the USA. 161 Merrill, Rufus 1803 1891 Stories About Indians Produced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Stories About Indians" by Rufus Merrill is a collection of anecdotes and character sketches written in the mid-19th century. This book serves as a glimpse into the lives, customs, and stories of Native Americans, reflecting the author's perspective during a time when Indigenous peoples were often romanticized or misunderstood in American culture. The content is intended for a juvenile audience, making it both educational and entertaining. The book features a series of engaging stories that highlight the valiant spirit, distinct customs, and moral lessons derived from the lives of various Indian tribes. Each anecdote often centers on themes such as bravery, gratitude, shrewdness, and integrity, showcasing both the nobility and complexity of Native characters. For instance, the tales include heroic acts like the rescue of a captive, poignant insights into Indian manners and societal norms, and the deep emotional connections individuals have with their families and communities. Through these narratives, Merrill provides readers with an understanding of both the cultural richness and the challenges faced by Native Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Indians of North America -- Juvenile literature PZ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: American Literature 44824 2025-10-13T11:30:00.452926 text/html 41383 2010-07-12T19:31:32 text/html 655047 2025-10-13T11:30:05.415930 application/epub+zip 652926 2025-10-13T11:30:03.142877 application/epub+zip 76056 2025-10-13T11:30:02.056895 application/epub+zip 757790 2025-10-13T11:30:07.177874 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 745691 2025-10-13T11:30:04.741947 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154873 2022-09-15T08:10:39.805908 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 33801 2025-10-13T11:30:00.130893 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33700 2010-07-12T19:31:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18222 2025-10-13T11:30:07.363844 application/rdf+xml 14000 2025-10-13T11:30:02.538955 image/jpeg 3581 2025-10-13T11:30:02.297862 image/jpeg 580168 2010-07-12T19:31:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 12935 2010-07-12T19:31:32 application/octet-stream application/zip 650726 2025-10-13T11:30:00.485948 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog