Anecdotes Of The American Indians

Anecdotes of the American Indians: Illustrating Their Eccentricities of Character is a book written by John Lauris Blake and published in 1847. The book is a collection of anecdotes about the American Indian tribes, their customs, traditions, and way of life. The author, John Lauris Blake, was an American journalist and author who had a keen interest in Native American culture. He traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada, meeting and interviewing many Native American tribes. He collected stories and anecdotes from these encounters and compiled them into this book.The anecdotes in the book are organized by tribe and cover a wide range of topics, including hunting, fishing, war, religion, and social customs. Some of the stories are humorous, while others are more serious and provide insights into the complex lives of the American Indians.Overall, Anecdotes of the American Indians: Illustrating Their Eccentricities of Character is a fascinating glimpse into the lives and culture of the Native American tribes. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, anthropology, or Native American studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.