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Thatcher, B. B. (Benjamin Bussey), 1809-1840 |
| Title |
Indian Biography; Vol. 1 (of 2)
Or, An Historical Account of Those Individuals Who Have Been Distinguished among the North American Natives as Orators, Warriors, Statesmen, and Other Remarkable Characters
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Roger Burch with scans from the Internet Archive.
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| Summary |
"Indian Biography; Vol. 1 (of 2)" by B. B. Thatcher is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work aims to detail the lives and impacts of prominent figures among North American Indigenous tribes, such as orators, warriors, statesmen, and additional remarkable characters. Its focus is to provide a just and comprehensive look at these individuals, celebrating their legacies and contributions to history. At the start of the biography, the author presents a preface that outlines his intentions for the work, emphasizing historical justice and moral inducements to honor the Indigenous peoples of North America. He discusses the Powhatan confederacy and introduces several key figures, including Powhatan himself, his brother Opechancanough, and Pocahontas. The opening chapters recount the interactions between the Powhatan tribes and the early English settlers in Virginia, detailing significant events such as Captain John Smith's encounters with the tribes, his captures and escapes, as well as the role of Pocahontas in both cultural exchanges and conflicts. The narrative sets the foundation for understanding Indigenous leadership and the complexities of early colonial interactions. (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 -- Biography
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| Subject |
Indians of North America -- History
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54898 |
| Release Date |
Jun 12, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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