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Blake, John Lauris
1788
1857
Blake, John L. (John Lauris)
Blake, J. L. (John Lauris)
Blake, Alexander Vietts
1818
1881
Blake, A. V. (Alexander Vietts)
The boys' book of Indian battles and adventures, with anecdotes about them
$aUnited States :$bJames Miller,$c1866.
Attributed to John Lauris Blake and also to Alexander V. Blake but evidently by neither.
First published in 1844, under title: Anecdotes of the American Indians. 1850 edition: #54967.
Brian Coe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"The Boys' Book of Indian Battles and Adventures" by Blake et al. is a collection of historical anecdotes and accounts focused on the interactions, conflicts, and character of Native Americans, likely written in the mid-19th century. The book aims to present the traits and experiences of the Native American tribes, utilizing stories that illustrate both their struggles and significant moments in their history. It appears to be a blend of historical narrative and moral lessons, aimed at younger readers to foster understanding and education about a pivotal aspect of American history. At the start of the book, the preface sets the stage for the exploration of Native American character and history, emphasizing that traits of the indigenous peoples have not been adequately documented in a coherent manner. This portion introduces several themes that the book intends to explore, including honesty, honor, eloquence, and the insights experienced during encounters with European settlers. Anecdotes are highlighted that illustrate the nobility and complexity of Native American individuals, as well as their reactions to various circumstances of sorrow, joy, and conflict. The opening successfully establishes a narrative tone that is both respectful and educational, aiming to depict Native Americans in a nuanced light, countering stereotype-driven narratives of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/boysbookofindian00blakiala/page/26/mode/2up
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Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Indians of North America -- Anecdotes
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Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
Category: Adventure
Category: History - American
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