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100 1 _aFrost, John,
_d1800-1859
245 1 4 _aThe Indian: On the Battle-Field and in the Wigwam
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2014-04-14
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Indian: On the Battle-Field and in the Wigwam" by John Frost is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work provides a series of sketches aiming to portray the character and customs of Native Americans, particularly focusing on their strategies in warfare and their societal practices. The narratives range from tales of bravery and friendship between settlers and natives to insightful vignettes showcasing Indian culture. The opening of this text introduces readers to the author's intentions, suggesting that the stories are curated from a variety of sources meant to illustrate the Indian character in all its complexities. It begins with a tale of gratitude, where an Indian receives aid from a kind-hearted settler, contrasting the unpleasantness of a tavern hostess. As the narrative progresses, it highlights themes of reciprocity and human connection across cultures, culminating in a poignant moment where the benefactor is later saved by the same Indian he once aided. This introduction sets the tone for a collection that examines both the trials and strengths of Native American life, inviting readers to delve deeper into the multifaceted history and experience of Indigenous peoples. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America
700 1 _aCroome, William,
_d1790-1860
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45385
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