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100	1		_aMeacham, A. B. _q(Alfred Benjamin), _d1826-1882
245	1	0	_aWigwam and war-path; or, The royal chief in chains
250			_aSecond and Revised Edition
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-10-05
508			_aE-text prepared by Bryan Ness, Henry Gardiner, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://archive.org/details/americana)
520			_a"Wigwam and War-Path; or The Royal Chief in Chains" by A. B. Meacham is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the complexities and tragedies of Native American life, particularly focusing on the experiences and injustices faced by the Modoc tribe and other indigenous peoples in the Northwest. Meacham, who served as the Superintendent of Indian Affairs, narrates personal anecdotes and broader historical events that shed light on the power struggles between Native Americans and white settlers. The opening of the narrative begins with Meacham's reflections on his past and the impact of systemic injustices towards indigenous people. He recounts his early memories of participating in the forced removal of Pow-e-shiek's band from their homeland, emphasizing the sorrow and reluctance exhibited by the Native Americans during this transition. Through vivid descriptions, he captures their emotional turmoil while shedding light on the themes of power, justice, and the moral implications of colonization. The text suggests a call for empathy and a deeper understanding of the historical context surrounding Native American struggles, establishing a foundation for the rest of the account. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIndians of North America
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40938
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