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100	1		_aRand, Silas Tertius, _d1810-1889
245	1	4	_aThe Dying Indian's Dream: A Poem
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2015-09-21
508			_aProduced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at ttp://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US
520			_a"The Dying Indian's Dream: A Poem by Silas Tertius Rand" is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The work revolves around the final moments of an Indigenous man named John Paul, who reflects on his life's journey and his faith as he faces death. The poem explores themes of spirituality, cultural identity, and the hope for salvation, providing insight into the interactions between the Mic-Mac Indians and Christian missionaries during that era. In the poem, John Paul lies on his deathbed, recounting his life as a skilled hunter and loving father. While in his final moments, he experiences a vivid dream of heaven, filled with joy and the embrace of divine figures. As he transitions from life to death, he shares his visions with those around him, expressing immense peace and joy. His dream conveys a powerful sense of hope and comfort, as he envisions a welcoming and radiant afterlife where he will be reunited with loved ones. Ultimately, the poem serves as an uplifting testament to faith and the belief in eternal life amidst suffering and hardship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aIndians of North America -- Poetry
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50025
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