The American Indians Their History, Condition And Prospects, From Original Notes And Manuscripts (1851)

The American Indians: Their History, Condition And Prospects, From Original Notes And Manuscripts is a book written by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft in 1851. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history, condition, and prospects of the American Indians, drawing on original notes and manuscripts. Schoolcraft, who was an ethnologist and Indian agent, spent many years studying the customs, languages, and traditions of various Indian tribes in the United States. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the origin and migration of the Indians, their social and political organization, their religious beliefs and practices, and their interactions with European settlers. It also discusses the challenges faced by the Indians as a result of the encroachment of settlers on their lands and the policies of the US government towards them. The book is considered an important work on the history and culture of the American Indians and is still widely read and studied today.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.