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100 1 _aJohnson, Anna C.
_q(Anna Cummings),
_d1818-1892
245 1 4 _aThe Iroquois; or, the bright side of Indian character
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2022-09-05
508 _aJeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)
520 _a"The Iroquois; or, The Bright Side of Indian Character" by Minnie Myrtle is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the character and culture of the Iroquois people, aiming to dispel common prejudices and misrepresentations of Native Americans prevalent in literature and society at the time. The book emphasizes the Iroquois's familial ties, social customs, and governance, presenting them as a civilized people with rich traditions rather than the savage caricatures often depicted. The opening of the book establishes a dedication to notable figures who have supported the interests of Native Americans, signaling an earnest approach toward Indian history. The author acknowledges the prevailing ignorance and prejudice surrounding the Iroquois and sets out to correct these misconceptions with detailed analysis and personal reflections drawn from her experiences with Indian communities. She critiques past narratives that portray the Iroquois in a negative light and aims to highlight their virtues, social structures, and the injustice faced by them at the hands of colonizers. In doing so, she calls for a more nuanced appreciation of their character and way of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: D. Appleton and Company, 1855
653 _aIroquois Indians -- Social life and customs
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/iroquois00john/page/n7/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68913
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