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Life Among The Indians: Or, Personal Reminiscences And Historical Incidents Illustrative Of Indian Life And Character

Life Among The Indians: Or, Personal Reminiscences And Historical Incidents Illustrative Of Indian Life And Character

B. Finley, James

Paperback

Native American HistoryIndigenous StudiesRegional: West

ISBN10: 9354485987
ISBN13: 9789354485985
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 15 2021
Pages: 562
Weight: 1.80
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the woods and mission cabins of the early 1800s Ohio frontier, where Methodist minister James B. Finley set down Life Among the Indians, a vivid 19th century missionary memoir of faith, hardship and encounter. The frontier was never silent. In this frontier missionary biography book, Finley recalls meetings, journeys and incidents among the Wyandot people and other Great Lakes Indian tribes, shaping a native american history narrative alive with voices and landscapes. From public gatherings and hunting grounds to cabins and chapels, he observes Native American daily life, indian customs and character through the eyes of a seasoned Methodist circuit rider, recording spiritual work alongside humour, courage and loss. As both personal reminiscence and historical testament, Life Among the Indians speaks to anyone interested in mission history, indigenous cultures and the contested ground between them. It remains a key first-hand account for Native American studies readers, illuminating the complex relationships between missionaries, Wyandot Indian mission stories and neighbouring communities on the early 1800s Ohio frontier. Its plain, direct style and rich period detail also make it a compelling homeschool American history resource and a cornerstone for any classic missionary biography collection, especially for those drawn to Methodist circuit rider stories and the spiritual life of the Great Lakes Indian tribes. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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