| Author |
Irving, John Treat, 1812-1906 |
| Title |
Indian sketches, taken during an expedition to the Pawnee tribes (Vol. 2 of 2)
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| Original Publication |
Philadelphia: Carey, Lea and Blanchard, 1835.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Indian Sketches, Taken During an Expedition to the Pawnee Tribes (Vol. 2 of 2)" by John T. Irving, Jr. is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work chronicles the experiences and observations of the author during his expedition among the Pawnee tribes, detailing their customs, social interactions, and the environment of the American frontier. Through vivid descriptions and engaging narratives, the book delves into the cultural richness and the complex dynamics of life among Native Americans. The opening of the narrative sets the scene with the author's arrival at the Pawnee village, detailing the preparations and the warm yet intense welcome by the Pawnee warriors. As the party approaches the village, the contrasting descriptions of their preparations, from the soldiers to the adorned Otoe Indians, create an atmosphere of both anticipation and tension. The arrival culminates in a dramatic reception, where thousands of Pawnee warriors surround the white visitors, merging rituals of welcome with a startling show of fierce loyalty to their people. The detailed portrayal of the reception illustrates both the hospitality and the underlying power of the warriors, setting the stage for the intricate interactions that will unfold throughout the account. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Kansas
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| Subject |
Pawnee Indians
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- Nebraska
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74957 |
| Release Date |
Dec 20, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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