Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory,…
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"Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory" by C. Colton is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book chronicles the author's travels through the picturesque regions surrounding the Great Lakes and his encounters with Native American tribes in the North-West Territory. It aims to reveal significant insights about the character and prospects of the Indian race during a time of transition and
conflict in American history. The opening of the work presents the author's motivations for undertaking this journey, detailing his fascination with the natural beauty and cultural richness of the American wilderness. The narrative begins with a vivid depiction of Niagara Falls, followed by reflections on the geography of the region and the author's romantic expectations about meeting the indigenous peoples. Colton expresses a longing to understand the "wild Indians" in their undiluted form, contrasting them with their more civilized counterparts. This sets the stage for an exploration of the complex interplay between native cultures and encroaching European influences, reflecting the author’s sympathy for the challenges faced by Indigenous peoples amidst governmental pressures and societal change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Colton, Calvin, 1789-1857 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory, in 1830, Volume 1 (of 2) Disclosing the Character and Prospects of the Indian Race |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Wayne Hammond and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America |
| Subject | Great Lakes (North America) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Government relations -- 1789-1869 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54974 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54974-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 24, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 459 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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