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Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
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original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
The Traditional History and Characteristic Sketches of the Ojibway
Nation (1850) is a work of Indigenous American history by George
Copway. Written while he was living with his wife and daughter in
New York, The Traditional History and Characteristic Sketches of
the Ojibway Nation helped establish Copway's reputation as a
leading Native American author of the nineteenth century.
Recognized as one of the first books of its kind written by an
indigenous author, Copway's work is an invaluable resource for
understanding the history of contact between settlers and
indigenous peoples, some of whom, like Copway's family, assimilated
and served as missionaries, translators, and ambassadors. "There is
room and opportunity for adventure among the bold, broken, rugged
rocks, piled up one upon another in 'charming confusion,' on the
shores, along the borders of the silent waters, or beneath the
solid cliffs against which the waters of Superior break with a
force which has polished their rocky surface. The mountains,
rivers, lakes, cliffs, and caverns of the Ojibway country, impress
one with the thought that Nature has there built a home for
Nature's children." Raised in a moment of immense cultural change
for his people, George Copway played a complicated role as a
Methodist missionary and Ojibway historian, preserving the
traditions of his people while working to assimilate their
religious beliefs with those of the white settlers whose presence
so often proved detrimental to their continued existence. In this
powerful work, one of the first written texts on Indigenous
American history by an indigenous author, Copway reflects on the
cultural traditions, geographical territory, and ancestral stories
of the Ojibway people. Written in a poetic, meditative prose, The
Traditional History and Characteristic Sketches of the Ojibway
Nation remains essential reading nearly two centuries after it
appeared in print. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of George Copway's
The Traditional History and Characteristic Sketches of the Ojibway
Nation is a classic work of Native American literature reimagined
for modern readers.
The Traditional History and Characteristic Sketches of the Ojibway
Nation (1850) is a work of Indigenous American history by George
Copway. Written while he was living with his wife and daughter in
New York, The Traditional History and Characteristic Sketches of
the Ojibway Nation helped establish Copway's reputation as a
leading Native American author of the nineteenth century.
Recognized as one of the first books of its kind written by an
indigenous author, Copway's work is an invaluable resource for
understanding the history of contact between settlers and
indigenous peoples, some of whom, like Copway's family, assimilated
and served as missionaries, translators, and ambassadors. "There is
room and opportunity for adventure among the bold, broken, rugged
rocks, piled up one upon another in 'charming confusion,' on the
shores, along the borders of the silent waters, or beneath the
solid cliffs against which the waters of Superior break with a
force which has polished their rocky surface. The mountains,
rivers, lakes, cliffs, and caverns of the Ojibway country, impress
one with the thought that Nature has there built a home for
Nature's children." Raised in a moment of immense cultural change
for his people, George Copway played a complicated role as a
Methodist missionary and Ojibway historian, preserving the
traditions of his people while working to assimilate their
religious beliefs with those of the white settlers whose presence
so often proved detrimental to their continued existence. In this
powerful work, one of the first written texts on Indigenous
American history by an indigenous author, Copway reflects on the
cultural traditions, geographical territory, and ancestral stories
of the Ojibway people. Written in a poetic, meditative prose, The
Traditional History and Characteristic Sketches of the Ojibway
Nation remains essential reading nearly two centuries after it
appeared in print. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of George Copway's
The Traditional History and Characteristic Sketches of the Ojibway
Nation is a classic work of Native American literature reimagined
for modern readers.
The Life, History and Travels of Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh (1847) is a
memoir by George Copway. Written while he was living with his wife
and daughter in New York City, The Life, History and Travels of
Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh was an immediate bestseller that helped
establish Copway as a leading Native American author of the
nineteenth century. Recognized as the first book published by a
Canadian First Nations writer, Copway's memoir is an invaluable
resource for understanding the history of contact between settlers
and indigenous peoples, some of whom, like Copway's family,
assimilated and served as missionaries, translators, and
ambassadors. "I loved the woods, and the chase. I had the nature
for it, and gloried in nothing else. The mind for letters was in
me, but was asleep, till the dawn of Christianity arose, and awoke
the slumbers of the soul into energy and action." Raised in a
moment of immense cultural change for his people, George Copway was
educated to serve as a missionary for the Methodist church. Among
the Ojibwe of Ontario and Minnesota, the man whose birth name was
Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh, meaning He Who Stands Forever, spreads the
Christian faith he has given his life to. Before this, however, he
lived a simple life in touch with the natural world, fearful of
spirits and careful to listen to the lessons of his elders.
Interspersed throughout the story of his life are observations and
passages on his family and the history of their ancestors, making
The Life, History and Travels of Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh an invaluable
record of their traditions and daily existence. Written in a
poetic, meditative prose, Copway's memoir remains essential reading
nearly two centuries after it appeared in print. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of George Copway's The Life, History and Travels of
Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh is a classic work of Native American literature
reimagined for modern readers.
The Life, History and Travels of Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh (1847) is a
memoir by George Copway. Written while he was living with his wife
and daughter in New York City, The Life, History and Travels of
Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh was an immediate bestseller that helped
establish Copway as a leading Native American author of the
nineteenth century. Recognized as the first book published by a
Canadian First Nations writer, Copway’s memoir is an invaluable
resource for understanding the history of contact between settlers
and indigenous peoples, some of whom, like Copway’s family,
assimilated and served as missionaries, translators, and
ambassadors. “I loved the woods, and the chase. I had the nature
for it, and gloried in nothing else. The mind for letters was in
me, but was asleep, till the dawn of Christianity arose, and awoke
the slumbers of the soul into energy and action.” Raised in a
moment of immense cultural change for his people, George Copway was
educated to serve as a missionary for the Methodist church. Among
the Ojibwe of Ontario and Minnesota, the man whose birth name was
Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh, meaning He Who Stands Forever, spreads the
Christian faith he has given his life to. Before this, however, he
lived a simple life in touch with the natural world, fearful of
spirits and careful to listen to the lessons of his elders.
Interspersed throughout the story of his life are observations and
passages on his family and the history of their ancestors, making
The Life, History and Travels of Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh an invaluable
record of their traditions and daily existence. Written in a
poetic, meditative prose, Copway’s memoir remains essential
reading nearly two centuries after it appeared in print. With a
beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of George Copway’s The Life, History and Travels of
Kah-ge-ga-gah-Bowh is a classic work of Native American literature
reimagined for modern readers.
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the
original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as
marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.
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