Biography and History of the Indians of North America ...: Comprising Details in the Lives of All the Most Distinguished Chiefs... Also, a History of Their Wars... With an Account of Their Antiquities, Manners and Customs, Religion and Laws; Likewise Exhibiting an Analysis of the Most Distinguished, as Well as Absurd Authors, who Have Written Upon the Great Question of the First Peopling of America ...Antiquarian Institute, 1837 - Indians of North America |
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... observation be made of their manners and disposi- tions , it's easier to say from what nations they did not , than from whom ... observed of their propinquity to them more than to any other of the tribes of the earth , either as to their ...
... observation be made of their manners and disposi- tions , it's easier to say from what nations they did not , than from whom ... observed of their propinquity to them more than to any other of the tribes of the earth , either as to their ...
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... observation of an author in Dr. Rees's Encyclopedia , ‡ although saying no more than has been already said in our ... observe , that the fossil bones discovered in so many parts of Ameri- ca , and at such small depths , prove that ...
... observation of an author in Dr. Rees's Encyclopedia , ‡ although saying no more than has been already said in our ... observe , that the fossil bones discovered in so many parts of Ameri- ca , and at such small depths , prove that ...
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... observed . * Lord Kaimes , a writer of great good sense , has not omitted to say some- thing upon this subject . He ... observe , that Lord Kaimes is in the same error about the beardlessness of the Americans as some other learned ...
... observed . * Lord Kaimes , a writer of great good sense , has not omitted to say some- thing upon this subject . He ... observe , that Lord Kaimes is in the same error about the beardlessness of the Americans as some other learned ...
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... observed that the Indians had not only a much easier way of getting a wife than the whites , but also a more certain way of getting a good one . For , ' said he in broken English , white man court - court- may be one whole year ! -may ...
... observed that the Indians had not only a much easier way of getting a wife than the whites , but also a more certain way of getting a good one . For , ' said he in broken English , white man court - court- may be one whole year ! -may ...
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... observe to you the etymology of this term : it is derived from a Cherokee word , eankke , which signifies coward and slave . This epithet of yankee was bestowed upon the inhabitants of N. England by the Virginians , for not assisting ...
... observe to you the etymology of this term : it is derived from a Cherokee word , eankke , which signifies coward and slave . This epithet of yankee was bestowed upon the inhabitants of N. England by the Virginians , for not assisting ...
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Page 25 - We have had some experience of it: several of our young people were formerly brought up at the colleges of the northern provinces; they were instructed in all your sciences; but when they came back to us, they were bad runners ; ignorant of every means of living in the woods; unable to bear either cold or hunger; knew neither how to build a cabin, take a deer, or kill an enemy ; spoke our language imperfectly; were therefore neither fit for hunters, warriors, or counsellors; they were totally good...
Page 99 - We only know what you tell us about it. How shall we know when to believe, being so often deceived by the white people? "Brother! You say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it?
Page 6 - I seized upon. They were all of one nation, but of several parts, and several families. This accident must be acknowledged the means, under God, of putting on foot and giving life to all our plantations.
Page 99 - We are told that your religion was given to your forefathers, and has been handed down from father to son. We also have a religion, which was given to our forefathers, and has been handed down to us their children.
Page 98 - Brother! This council fire was kindled by you. It was at your request that we came together at this time. We have listened with attention to what you have said. You requested us to speak our minds freely. This gives us great joy, for we now consider that we stand upright before you, and can speak what we think.
Page 87 - Brandt ! he left of all my tribe Nor man, nor child, nor thing of living birth: No ! not the dog, that watched my household hearth, Escaped, that night of blood, upon our plains ! All perished ! — I alone am left on earth ! To whom nor relative nor blood remains, No ! — not a kindred drop that runs in human veins t XVIII.
Page 46 - There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This called on me for revenge. I have sought it : I have killed many : I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbor a thought that mine is the joy of fear.
Page 6 - I thank you in their name for bringing back into their country the calumet which your predecessor received from their hands. It was happy for you that you left under ground that murdering hatchet which has been so often dyed in the blood of the French.
Page 20 - ... we spread soft furs for him to rest and sleep on ; we demand nothing in return. But, if I go into a white man's house at Albany, and ask for victuals and drink, they say, 'Where is your money?' and if I have none, they say,
Page 20 - I imagined he was angry at seeing me there ; so I went out, sat down near the house, struck fire, and lit my pipe, waiting till the meeting should break up. I thought too, that the man had mentioned something of beaver, and I suspected it might be the subject of their meeting. So when they came out I accosted my merchant. Well, Hans, says I, I hope you have agreed to give more than four shillings a pound?