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Forty Years Among The Indians

- A True Yet Thrilling Narrative Of The Author's Experiences Among The Natives (1890)

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Forty Years Among The Indians is a non-fiction book written by Daniel W. Jones in 1890. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living and working with Native Americans for 40 years. Jones was a missionary and teacher who lived among various tribes, including the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho.The book provides a detailed account of Jones' interactions with the Native Americans, including his efforts to learn their languages and customs. He describes their daily lives, religious beliefs, and traditions. Jones also discusses the challenges he faced in gaining the trust of the tribes and the difficulties he encountered in trying to convert them to Christianity.The book is a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of Native Americans during the late 19th century. It provides a unique perspective on their culture and traditions, as well as the impact of European colonization on their way of life. Overall, Forty Years Among The Indians is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163985274
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 402
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x21 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 535 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 23. november 2024
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Forty Years Among The Indians is a non-fiction book written by Daniel W. Jones in 1890. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences living and working with Native Americans for 40 years. Jones was a missionary and teacher who lived among various tribes, including the Sioux, Cheyenne, and Arapaho.The book provides a detailed account of Jones' interactions with the Native Americans, including his efforts to learn their languages and customs. He describes their daily lives, religious beliefs, and traditions. Jones also discusses the challenges he faced in gaining the trust of the tribes and the difficulties he encountered in trying to convert them to Christianity.The book is a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of Native Americans during the late 19th century. It provides a unique perspective on their culture and traditions, as well as the impact of European colonization on their way of life. Overall, Forty Years Among The Indians is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.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.

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