02978cam a22003733u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000190011324502250013226400510035730000470040833600260045533700260048133800360050750000310054350802060057452013740078053400450215465300360219965300540223565300410228965300550233065300690238565300520245470000380250685600430254499900170258732995UtSlPG20260610133743.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aJackson, Louis10aOur Caughnawagas in Egypt :ba narrative of what was seen and accomplished by the contingent of North American Indian voyageurs who led the British boat Expedition for the Relief of Khartoum up the Cataracts of the Nile. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-06-27  aProduced by Peter Vickers and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive/American Libraries.)  a"Our Caughnawagas in Egypt" by Louis Jackson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences of a contingent of North American Indian voyageurs, specifically the Caughnawaga Indians, who participated in the British boat expedition to navigate the Nile and provide aid during the relief of Khartoum. The narrative dives into the cultural significance and the unique perspective of the Caughnawagas as they journeyed through Egypt, highlighting both the challenges faced and the skills exhibited by these Indigenous boatmen.  In this detailed account, Jackson takes readers on a voyage filled with vivid observations of the Nile, its landscapes, and the local culture. The crew encounters a range of experiences and challenges, from amusing anecdotes about life on the expedition to more serious undertakings while navigating the difficult waters and cataracts of the Nile. Jackson's narrative is not just a recounting of events; it also reveals insights into the day-to-day lives of the Egyptian people and the surroundings, emphasizing the resilience and capabilities of the Caughnawagas in fulfilling their mission. Throughout the book, Jackson expresses pride in the contributions of his people, ultimately showcasing their role in a historical context that bridges two worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEgypt -- Description and travel  aGreat Britain. Army. Canadian Voyageur Contingent  aGordon Relief Expedition (1884-1885)  aMohawk Indians -- Sudan -- History -- 19th century  aMohawk Indians -- Boats -- Nile River -- History -- 19th century  aKhartoum (Sudan) -- History -- Siege, 1884-18851 aBrown, Thomas Storrow,d1803-188840uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32995  c73841d73841