Events in Indian History: Beginning with an Account of the Origin of the American Indians, and Early Settlements in North America, and Embracing Concise Biographies of the Principal Chiefs and Head-sachems of the Different Indian Tribes, with Narratives and Captivities ... Also an Appendix Containing the Statistics of the Population of the U. States, and an Indian Vocabulary ; Illustrated with Eight Fine EngravingsG. Hills, 1841 - 633 páginas |
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... looked upon and very often deemed too intricate by some to be read . In view of a full and minute description of all the Indians that priorly existed in the vast territories which now compose the United States , it would require as many ...
... looked upon and very often deemed too intricate by some to be read . In view of a full and minute description of all the Indians that priorly existed in the vast territories which now compose the United States , it would require as many ...
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... looked in the face of a white man - who never before beheld the white sails of a vessel speeding through the waters of their own wide and romantic rivers , these have passed away with the tide of civilisation , which has run its course ...
... looked in the face of a white man - who never before beheld the white sails of a vessel speeding through the waters of their own wide and romantic rivers , these have passed away with the tide of civilisation , which has run its course ...
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... looked greasily . " His only weapon was a long knife , swinging at his bosom by a string . His at- tendants were probably arrayed for this great occasion with peculiar attention to etiquette ; some of them being painted black , others ...
... looked greasily . " His only weapon was a long knife , swinging at his bosom by a string . His at- tendants were probably arrayed for this great occasion with peculiar attention to etiquette ; some of them being painted black , others ...
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... looked for Englishmen to come from Plymouth , to seek Indians to carry them to Plymouth . But they said they were not willing to go . And some time after , in the same morning , Philip , the chief sachem , sent for me to come to him ...
... looked for Englishmen to come from Plymouth , to seek Indians to carry them to Plymouth . But they said they were not willing to go . And some time after , in the same morning , Philip , the chief sachem , sent for me to come to him ...
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... looked for in several fortunate incidents which went to impress the savage simplicity of one party with an inordinate con- ception of the superiority of the other . Soon after the return of the expedition , several articles were stolen ...
... looked for in several fortunate incidents which went to impress the savage simplicity of one party with an inordinate con- ception of the superiority of the other . Soon after the return of the expedition , several articles were stolen ...
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Página 28 - ... to enact, constitute, and frame such just and equal laws, ordinances, acts, constitutions, and offices, from time to time, as shall be thought most meet and convenient for the general good of the colony, unto which we promise all due submission and obedience.
Página 307 - I appeal to any white man to say, if ever he entered Logan's cabin hungry, and he gave him not meat; if ever he came cold and naked, and he clothed him not. During the course of the last long and bloody war, Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the Whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, ' Logan is the friend of white men.
Página 340 - For a small moment have I forsaken thee ; But with great mercies will I gather thee. In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; But with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, Saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
Página 338 - Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; For the hand of God hath touched me.
Página 338 - I deserved. Afterward, before this doleful time ended with me, I was turning the leaves of my Bible, and the Lord brought to me some scripture which did a little revive me ; as that, Isa. 55 : 8, — "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are my ways your ways, saith the Lord.
Página 328 - Me have ye bereaved of my children: Joseph is not, and Simeon is not, and ye will take Benjamin away: all these things are against me.
Página 246 - Brother, we are told that you have been preaching to white people in this place; these people are our neighbors; we are acquainted with them, we will wait a little while and see what effect your preaching has upon them. If we find it does them good, makes them honest, and less disposed to cheat Indians, we will then consider again what you have said.
Página 245 - Brother, our seats were once large, and yours were small. You have now become a great people, and we have scarcely a place left to spread our blankets.
Página 333 - I shall not die but live, and declare the works of the Lord. The Lord hath chastened me sore; but He hath not given me over unto death.
Página 244 - He made the bear and the beaver, and their skins served us for clothing. He had scattered them over the country, and taught us how to take them. He had caused the earth to produce corn for bread. All this he had done for his red children because he loved them.