TY  - BOOK
AU  - James,George Wharton
TI  - What the White Race May Learn from the Indian
AV  - E011 
PY  - 2016///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Indians of North America
N1  - Release date is 2016-11-15; Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Wayne Hammond and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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N2  - "What the White Race May Learn from the Indian" by George Wharton James is a reflective treatise written in the early 20th century. The work explores the positive aspects of Indigenous American life, advocating for the incorporation of these principles into white society. It suggests that white civilization has much to gain from the simplicity and healthfulness of the Indian way of life, despite recognizing the flaws inherent in both cultures.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a critical examination of the relationship between whites and Native Americans, challenging the reader to confront the historical injustices inflicted upon the Indian people. James acknowledges the negative aspects of Indigenous culture but emphasizes the importance of recognizing and adopting the beneficial practices of Native life, such as outdoor living, natural health practices, and spiritual connections to nature. He calls for a more honest and kinder attitude towards Indigenous peoples, asserting that learning from their lifestyle could lead to a fuller, richer life for whites. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53532
ER  -