Our Caughnawagas in Egypt by Louis Jackson
"Our Caughnawagas in Egypt" by Louis Jackson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the experiences of a contingent of North American Indian voyageurs, specifically the Caughnawaga Indians, who participated in the British boat expedition to navigate the Nile and provide aid during the relief of Khartoum. The narrative dives into the cultural significance and the unique perspective of the Caughnawagas as they journeyed through Egypt,highlighting both the challenges faced and the skills exhibited by these Indigenous boatmen. In this detailed account, Jackson takes readers on a voyage filled with vivid observations of the Nile, its landscapes, and the local culture. The crew encounters a range of experiences and challenges, from amusing anecdotes about life on the expedition to more serious undertakings while navigating the difficult waters and cataracts of the Nile. Jackson's narrative is not just a recounting of events; it also reveals insights into the day-to-day lives of the Egyptian people and the surroundings, emphasizing the resilience and capabilities of the Caughnawagas in fulfilling their mission. Throughout the book, Jackson expresses pride in the contributions of his people, ultimately showcasing their role in a historical context that bridges two worlds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Jackson, Louis |
|---|---|
| Author of introduction, etc. | Brown, Thomas Storrow, 1803-1888 |
| Title | Our Caughnawagas in Egypt a narrative of what was seen and accomplished by the contingent of North American Indian voyageurs who led the British boat Expedition for the Relief of Khartoum up the Cataracts of the Nile. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Peter Vickers 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Egypt -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Great Britain. Army. Canadian Voyageur Contingent |
| Subject | Gordon Relief Expedition (1884-1885) |
| Subject | Mohawk Indians -- Sudan -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Mohawk Indians -- Boats -- Nile River -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Khartoum (Sudan) -- History -- Siege, 1884-1885 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32995 |
| Release Date | Jun 27, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 163 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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