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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 0 _aStories About Indians
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-11-20
508 _aProduced by Anne Storer 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.)
520 _a"Stories About Indians" by Anonymous is a collection of narratives written in the mid-19th century. The book presents a series of anecdotes and stories that showcase the lives, character, and cultural practices of Native Americans, highlighting their bravery, gratitude, shrewdness, and integrity. It serves to depict a more nuanced view of Indigenous peoples during a time marked by conflict and misunderstanding. The stories within this collection feature various characters from different tribes, illustrating their daily lives, interactions with European settlers, and moral lessons. One tale recounts the valor of a Pawnee brave who saves a captive woman from being tortured, while another highlights an Indian's observation skills in tracking down a thief. Other anecdotes depict themes of gratitude, politeness, and personal integrity, such as an Indian's heartfelt gratitude for a small gift or the refusal of an Indian to exchange horses based on honesty. Ultimately, "Stories About Indians" aims to provide both entertainment and insight into the rich tapestry of Native American life and values during an era of significant cultural upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America -- Juvenile literature
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23570
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