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100	1		_aSchoolcraft, Henry Rowe, _d1793-1864
245	1	0	_aPersonal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508			_aProduced by Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520			_a"Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers" by Henry R. Schoolcraft is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The memoir chronicles Schoolcraft's extensive experiences and observations during his three decades spent living among various Native American tribes and exploring the western regions of the United States, particularly from 1812 to 1842. The work aims to provide insights into the lives, cultures, and challenges faced by these tribes amid the encroaching influence of American settlers and the unfolding of U.S. history. The opening of the memoir sets the stage for Schoolcraft's journey from his home in New York to the American frontier, highlighting the early influences that drew him toward a life of exploration and observation. He recounts his formative experiences as he interacts with Indigenous peoples and begins navigating the cultural complexities of the time. Schoolcraft describes embarking on a journey to the Mississippi Valley in 1818, sharing his impressions of the migration and commerce patterns shaped by the War of 1812, and the economic pressures that followed. Through a blend of personal history and larger historical context, the opening portion hints at rich narratives and detailed accounts of the intersections between Native American cultures and the American expansionist ethos that would unfold throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIndians of North America
653			_aSchoolcraft, Henry Rowe, 1793-1864
653			_aNorthwest, Old -- Description and travel
653			_aUnited States -- History -- 1815-1861
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11119
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