02246cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500260014426400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650802090038752011910059653400450178765300520183285600430188499900170192733142UtSlPG20260610133745.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPZ1 aMerrill, Rufus,d1803-189110aStories About Indians 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-07-12  aProduced 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.)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aIndians of North America -- Juvenile literature40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33142  c73988d73988