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100 1 _aJackson, Louis
245 1 0 _aOur Caughnawagas in Egypt :
_ba narrative of what was seen and accomplished by the contingent of North American Indian voyageurs who led the British boat Expedition for the Relief of Khartoum up the Cataracts of the Nile.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-27
508 _aProduced by Peter Vickers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"Our Caughnawagas in Egypt" by Louis Jackson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences of a contingent of North American Indian voyageurs, specifically the Caughnawaga Indians, who participated in the British boat expedition to navigate the Nile and provide aid during the relief of Khartoum. The narrative dives into the cultural significance and the unique perspective of the Caughnawagas as they journeyed through Egypt, highlighting both the challenges faced and the skills exhibited by these Indigenous boatmen. In this detailed account, Jackson takes readers on a voyage filled with vivid observations of the Nile, its landscapes, and the local culture. The crew encounters a range of experiences and challenges, from amusing anecdotes about life on the expedition to more serious undertakings while navigating the difficult waters and cataracts of the Nile. Jackson's narrative is not just a recounting of events; it also reveals insights into the day-to-day lives of the Egyptian people and the surroundings, emphasizing the resilience and capabilities of the Caughnawagas in fulfilling their mission. Throughout the book, Jackson expresses pride in the contributions of his people, ultimately showcasing their role in a historical context that bridges two worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEgypt -- Description and travel
653 _aGreat Britain. Army. Canadian Voyageur Contingent
653 _aGordon Relief Expedition (1884-1885)
653 _aMohawk Indians -- Sudan -- History -- 19th century
653 _aMohawk Indians -- Boats -- Nile River -- History -- 19th century
653 _aKhartoum (Sudan) -- History -- Siege, 1884-1885
700 1 _aBrown, Thomas Storrow,
_d1803-1888
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32995
999 _c73841
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