The Book Of The Indians: Or Biography And History Of The Indians Of North America, From Its First Discovery To The Year 1841 (1845) - Paperback

The Book of the Indians is a comprehensive biography and history of the indigenous peoples of North America, written by Samuel G. Drake and published in 1845. The book covers the period from the first discovery of the continent by Europeans up to the year 1841. The author provides a detailed account of the various tribes that inhabited North America, their customs, traditions, and way of life. He also delves into the interactions between the Native Americans and the European colonizers, including the conflicts and alliances that arose between them. The book is divided into chapters that cover specific regions of North America, including New England, the Great Lakes, the Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest. Each chapter includes information on the tribes that inhabited those areas, their history, and their interactions with other tribes and with Europeans. The Book of the Indians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of North America. It provides a detailed and comprehensive account of their way of life, their struggles, and their achievements.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.