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Title:
Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory, in 1830, Volume 1 (of 2)
Disclosing the Character and Prospects of the Indian Race
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory" by C. Colton is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's travels through the picturesque regions surrounding the Great Lakes and his encounters with Native American tribes in the North-West Territory. It aims to reveal significant insights about the character and prospects of the Indian race during a time of transition and conflict in American history. The opening of the work presents the author's motivations for undertaking this journey, detailing his fascination with the natural beauty and cultural richness of the American wilderness. The narrative begins with a vivid depiction of Niagara Falls, followed by reflections on the geography of the region and the author's romantic expectations about meeting the indigenous peoples. Colton expresses a longing to understand the "wild Indians" in their undiluted form, contrasting them with their more civilized counterparts. This sets the stage for an exploration of the complex interplay between native cultures and encroaching European influences, reflecting the author’s sympathy for the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples amidst governmental pressures and societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Colton, Calvin, 1789-1857
EBook No.: 54974
Published: Jun 24, 2017
Downloads: 169
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America
Subject: Great Lakes (North America) -- Description and travel
Subject: Indians of North America -- Government relations -- 1789-1869
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory, in 1830, Volume 1 (of 2)
Disclosing the Character and Prospects of the Indian Race
Credits:
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory" by C. Colton is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's travels through the picturesque regions surrounding the Great Lakes and his encounters with Native American tribes in the North-West Territory. It aims to reveal significant insights about the character and prospects of the Indian race during a time of transition and conflict in American history. The opening of the work presents the author's motivations for undertaking this journey, detailing his fascination with the natural beauty and cultural richness of the American wilderness. The narrative begins with a vivid depiction of Niagara Falls, followed by reflections on the geography of the region and the author's romantic expectations about meeting the indigenous peoples. Colton expresses a longing to understand the "wild Indians" in their undiluted form, contrasting them with their more civilized counterparts. This sets the stage for an exploration of the complex interplay between native cultures and encroaching European influences, reflecting the author’s sympathy for the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples amidst governmental pressures and societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Colton, Calvin, 1789-1857
EBook No.: 54974
Published: Jun 24, 2017
Downloads: 169
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America
Subject: Great Lakes (North America) -- Description and travel
Subject: Indians of North America -- Government relations -- 1789-1869
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.