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 Engravings |
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... speaking of an Indian , no one would know whether an American or a Zealander was meant , unless by the context of the discourse . Therefore , in a historical point of view , the error is , at least , as much to be deplored as that the ...
... speaking of an Indian , no one would know whether an American or a Zealander was meant , unless by the context of the discourse . Therefore , in a historical point of view , the error is , at least , as much to be deplored as that the ...
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... speak for himself . " After having passed the islands which lie beyond the Hercalcan straits , we will speak of those which lie much farther into the ocean . Towards Africa , and to the west of it , is an immense island in the broad sea ...
... speak for himself . " After having passed the islands which lie beyond the Hercalcan straits , we will speak of those which lie much farther into the ocean . Towards Africa , and to the west of it , is an immense island in the broad sea ...
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... speaking upon the peopling of America , he thinks it altogether out of the question to suppose that it was peopled by the Tartars from the north , because " a people , once settled , must be , removed by compul- sion , or else tempted ...
... speaking upon the peopling of America , he thinks it altogether out of the question to suppose that it was peopled by the Tartars from the north , because " a people , once settled , must be , removed by compul- sion , or else tempted ...
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... speak- ing , signified his disposition to commence the proposed trade forthwith by buying them . They were not , however , for sale ; and so , leaving Winslow in the custody of his brother , he crossed a brook between him and the ...
... speak- ing , signified his disposition to commence the proposed trade forthwith by buying them . They were not , however , for sale ; and so , leaving Winslow in the custody of his brother , he crossed a brook between him and the ...
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... speak with him then , " he replied ; " let me speak one word to him . " Winslow went forward to the matted platform where he lay , and grasped the feeble hand which the sachem , informed of his approach , held out for him . " Art thou ...
... speak with him then , " he replied ; " let me speak one word to him . " Winslow went forward to the matted platform where he lay , and grasped the feeble hand which the sachem , informed of his approach , held out for him . " Art thou ...
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Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 338 - Have pity upon me, have pity upon me, O ye my friends; For the hand of God hath touched me.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.
Page 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.