Publisher's Synopsis
Life Among The Choctaw Indians And Sketches Of The Southwest is a book written by Henry Clark Benson in 1860. The book is a detailed account of Benson's experiences living among the Choctaw Indians in the mid-19th century. Benson was a missionary who spent several years living among the Choctaw people in Mississippi and Oklahoma, learning their language and customs, and sharing his Christian beliefs with them.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which provides a unique perspective on Choctaw life and culture. Benson describes the Choctaw's traditional way of life, including their hunting and fishing practices, their social customs, and their religious beliefs. He also discusses the impact of European settlers on the Choctaw people, including their forced removal from their ancestral lands and the devastating effects of disease.In addition to his observations on Choctaw life, Benson also includes several sketches of the Southwest, including descriptions of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. He provides detailed accounts of the landscape, climate, and people of these regions, as well as their history and cultural traditions.Overall, Life Among The Choctaw Indians And Sketches Of The Southwest is a fascinating and informative account of life in the mid-19th century United States. Benson's firsthand observations of the Choctaw people and his insights into the Southwest make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, anthropology, or Native American studies.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.
