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| Author | Catlin, George, 1796-1872 |
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| Title |
Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium; Vol. 2 (of 2) being Notes of Eight Years' Travels and Residence in Europe with his North American Indian Collection |
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Produced by KD Weeks, Steven Gibbs, The Internet Archive: American Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium" by George Catlin is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work chronicles the travels and experiences of North American Indian tribes, specifically the Ioway Indians, as they visit various European countries. The narrative offers a unique perspective on their cultural interactions, exhibitions, and the impressions they leave on the people of Europe during their journey. The opening of the narrative introduces the arrival of fourteen Ioway Indians in London, led by Mr. Melody, their conductor. Catlin vividly describes their first impressions of the bustling city, hinting at the culture shock they experience as they encounter the complexities of urban life. The Indians, excited yet bewildered, explore their surroundings and prepare for exhibitions of traditional dances and ceremonies, aiming to share their culture with a curious audience. Catlin emphasizes their eagerness to maintain sobriety and respect, in contrast to the previous Ojibbeway group's struggles, setting up a narrative that reflects on identity, tradition, and the cross-cultural dynamics during their time in Europe. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America |
| Subject | France -- Description and travel |
| Subject | England -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44777 |
| Release Date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 87 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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