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Title: History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians
Note: Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians" by Old Humphrey is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This book aims to explore the ways of life, traditions, and societal structures of Native American tribes across North America. The work is presented through the lens of an adventurous narrative featuring three brothers, Austin, Brian, and once again, it alludes to the educational experiences of youth grappling with the exotic reality of Indigenous culture. The opening of the text introduces us to the Edwards brothers as they encounter a grave danger while returning home from a family visit. During the adventure, they meet an intriguing stranger—who has lived among the Native Americans and possesses a collection of Indian artifacts—that captures their attention and admiration. As the storm rages, he provides not only shelter but also a glimpse into his connection with the Indigenous people, ultimately igniting the brothers' desire to learn more about the culture and customs of Native Americans. Through their curious dialogue and the stranger's captivating tales, the narrative serves both as adventure and educational discourse, setting the stage for deeper explorations of Indian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Old Humphrey, 1787-1854
Editor: Summers, Thomas O. (Thomas Osmond), 1812-1882
EBook No.: 26688
Published: Sep 22, 2008
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians
Note: Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Irma Spehar 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.)
Summary: "History, Manners, and Customs of the North American Indians" by Old Humphrey is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This book aims to explore the ways of life, traditions, and societal structures of Native American tribes across North America. The work is presented through the lens of an adventurous narrative featuring three brothers, Austin, Brian, and once again, it alludes to the educational experiences of youth grappling with the exotic reality of Indigenous culture. The opening of the text introduces us to the Edwards brothers as they encounter a grave danger while returning home from a family visit. During the adventure, they meet an intriguing stranger—who has lived among the Native Americans and possesses a collection of Indian artifacts—that captures their attention and admiration. As the storm rages, he provides not only shelter but also a glimpse into his connection with the Indigenous people, ultimately igniting the brothers' desire to learn more about the culture and customs of Native Americans. Through their curious dialogue and the stranger's captivating tales, the narrative serves both as adventure and educational discourse, setting the stage for deeper explorations of Indian life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Old Humphrey, 1787-1854
Editor: Summers, Thomas O. (Thomas Osmond), 1812-1882
EBook No.: 26688
Published: Sep 22, 2008
Downloads: 126
Language: English
Subject: Indians of North America
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.