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LoC No.: 02014415

Title: Anecdotes of the American Indians, illustrating their eccentricities of character

Note: Later published under title: The boys' book of Indian battles and adventures, #69769 .

Note: Attributed to John Lauris Blake and also to Alexander V. Blake but evidently by neither.

Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Anecdotes of the American Indians, illustrating their eccentricities of character" by an unnamed author is a collection of historical anecdotes written in the mid-19th century. This work explores various facets of Native American life and character through illustrative tales that showcase their virtues, challenges, and interactions with white settlers. The book aims to provide readers with insights into the complexity of Indigenous societies and their significance within the broader scope of American history. The opening of the collection introduces the author's intent to assemble numerous anecdotes that reflect the characteristics and experiences of North American Indians. The preface discusses the lack of a comprehensive portrayal of Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the book's goal to present their various traits through poignant stories. The initial anecdotes highlight themes such as honesty, honor, eloquence, and coquetry in Indian culture, depicting both individual stories of moral integrity and heroic acts. For instance, a tale about an Indian returning found money illustrates their value of honesty, while another recounts a chief's unwavering commitment to honor even in the face of death. Overall, these anecdotes set the stage for a deeper understanding of Indian character and cultural richness throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Dubious author: Blake, John Lauris, 1788-1857

Dubious author: Blake, Alexander Vietts, 1818-1881

EBook No.: 54967

Published: Jun 23, 2017

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Indians of North America -- Anecdotes

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 02014415

Title: Anecdotes of the American Indians, illustrating their eccentricities of character

Note: Later published under title: The boys' book of Indian battles and adventures, #69769 .

Note: Attributed to John Lauris Blake and also to Alexander V. Blake but evidently by neither.

Note: Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Turgut Dincer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Anecdotes of the American Indians, illustrating their eccentricities of character" by an unnamed author is a collection of historical anecdotes written in the mid-19th century. This work explores various facets of Native American life and character through illustrative tales that showcase their virtues, challenges, and interactions with white settlers. The book aims to provide readers with insights into the complexity of Indigenous societies and their significance within the broader scope of American history. The opening of the collection introduces the author's intent to assemble numerous anecdotes that reflect the characteristics and experiences of North American Indians. The preface discusses the lack of a comprehensive portrayal of Indigenous peoples, emphasizing the book's goal to present their various traits through poignant stories. The initial anecdotes highlight themes such as honesty, honor, eloquence, and coquetry in Indian culture, depicting both individual stories of moral integrity and heroic acts. For instance, a tale about an Indian returning found money illustrates their value of honesty, while another recounts a chief's unwavering commitment to honor even in the face of death. Overall, these anecdotes set the stage for a deeper understanding of Indian character and cultural richness throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Dubious author: Blake, John Lauris, 1788-1857

Dubious author: Blake, Alexander Vietts, 1818-1881

EBook No.: 54967

Published: Jun 23, 2017

Downloads: 66

Language: English

Subject: Indians of North America -- Anecdotes

LoCC: History: America: America

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.