02237cam a22003013u 4500 23570 UtSlPG 20260610133536.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Anonymous Stories About Indians Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-20 Produced by Anne Storer 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 Anonymous is a collection of narratives written in the mid-19th century. The book presents a series of anecdotes and stories that showcase the lives, character, and cultural practices of Native Americans, highlighting their bravery, gratitude, shrewdness, and integrity. It serves to depict a more nuanced view of Indigenous peoples during a time marked by conflict and misunderstanding. The stories within this collection feature various characters from different tribes, illustrating their daily lives, interactions with European settlers, and moral lessons. One tale recounts the valor of a Pawnee brave who saves a captive woman from being tortured, while another highlights an Indian's observation skills in tracking down a thief. Other anecdotes depict themes of gratitude, politeness, and personal integrity, such as an Indian's heartfelt gratitude for a small gift or the refusal of an Indian to exchange horses based on honesty. Ultimately, "Stories About Indians" aims to provide both entertainment and insight into the rich tapestry of Native American life and values during an era of significant cultural upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23570 64622 64622