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100	1		_aBailey, James Napier
245	1	0	_aSketches of Indian Character : _bBeing a Brief Survey of the Principal Features of Character Exhibited by the North American Indians; Illustrating the Aphorism of the Socialists, that "Man is the creature of circumstances"
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2018-11-27
508			_aProduced by Larry B. Harrison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Sketches of Indian Character" by James Napier Bailey is a sociocultural treatise written in the early 19th century. The work aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the North American Indians, highlighting the principal features of their character and the influences of their circumstances on their behaviors. Bailey's exploration is enriched by philosophical insights, particularly the assertion that man is shaped by his environment and social context. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of the contrasting aspects of Indian character, presenting them as a blend of both virtues and vices inherent in a savage life. Bailey discusses how the European perspective has often misrepresented the Indians as cruel or incapable of improvement due to their savage state, arguing instead that their distinctive traits are the result of environmental circumstances. He introduces the two main methods he will use to explore the Indian character: examining the characteristics of the tribes themselves and assessing the impact of European attempts to civilize them. The author emphasizes their bravery, independence, and the complex social dynamics that arise from their political and economic conditions, providing a nuanced portrayal of an often-misunderstood culture. (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/58363
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