Jacob Bright's Journal of a Trip to the Osage Indians
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ISBN10: 1258879840
ISBN13: 9781258879846
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781258879846
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jacob Bright's Journal Of A Trip To The Osage Indians is a historical account of a journey undertaken by Jacob Bright in the early 19th century to visit the Osage Indians in what is now Missouri. The book is a first-hand account of Bright's experiences during his trip, including his interactions with the Osage people, their customs and way of life, and the natural environment of the region.The journal begins with Bright's departure from his home in Kentucky, and his journey by boat down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers to St. Louis. From there, he travels overland to the Osage settlement, where he spends several weeks living among the tribe.Throughout the book, Bright provides detailed descriptions of his surroundings, including the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the daily life of the Osage people. He also discusses their religious beliefs, social customs, and political organization.In addition to his observations of the Osage, Bright also provides insights into the broader historical context of the time, including the impact of westward expansion on Native American communities, and the growing tensions between settlers and indigenous peoples.Overall, Jacob Bright's Journal Of A Trip To The Osage Indians offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 19th-century America, and provides valuable insights into the lives and culture of the Osage people.This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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