02148cam a22003013u 4500 50025 UtSlPG 20260610134141.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Rand, Silas Tertius, 1810-1889 The Dying Indian's Dream: A Poem Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-09-21 Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at ttp://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US "The Dying Indian's Dream: A Poem by Silas Tertius Rand" is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around the final moments of an Indigenous man named John Paul, who reflects on his life's journey and his faith as he faces death. The poem explores themes of spirituality, cultural identity, and the hope for salvation, providing insight into the interactions between the Mic-Mac Indians and Christian missionaries during that era. In the poem, John Paul lies on his deathbed, recounting his life as a skilled hunter and loving father. While in his final moments, he experiences a vivid dream of heaven, filled with joy and the embrace of divine figures. As he transitions from life to death, he shares his visions with those around him, expressing immense peace and joy. His dream conveys a powerful sense of hope and comfort, as he envisions a welcoming and radiant afterlife where he will be reunited with loved ones. Ultimately, the poem serves as an uplifting testament to faith and the belief in eternal life amidst suffering and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50025 90863 90863