Indian sketches, taken during an expedition to the Pawnee and other tribes of…
"Indian Sketches, Taken During an Expedition to the Pawnee and Other Tribes" by John T. Irving, Junior is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations during an expedition to various tribes of American Indians, particularly focusing on the Pawnee and other tribes in the region. Through vivid descriptions, it explores the interactions between different Indian tribes, the impact of encroaching white civilization,and the author's reflections on the changing landscape and culture of indigenous peoples. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the expedition, detailing the motivations behind the journey, which is to negotiate peace and land treaties with the Pawnee and other tribes. Irving introduces key members of his party, including government officials and support staff, while also describing the challenges faced in the wild frontier. The text paints a picture of the lush yet unforgiving prairies as they cross the Kanzas River, encountering various characters from the indigenous tribes and reflecting on the complexities of their cultures and the unfortunate effects of European colonization. This initial portion establishes the blend of adventure, observation, and contemplative commentary that characterizes Irving's account of his experiences in the American West. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Irving, John Treat, 1812-1906 |
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| Title | Indian sketches, taken during an expedition to the Pawnee and other tribes of American Indians (Vol. 1 of 2) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Robert Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Kansas |
| Subject | Pawnee Indians |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Nebraska |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56962 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 103 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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