Author

Publication

1860 - A. W. Bennett, London, No place, unknown, or undetermined

Language

English

Word Count

69,500 words, Guess

Page Count

278 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • LCCE99.C6 J7

Description

Peter Jones (1802-1856) was born in Upper Canada and was raised to the age of 14 with his Ojibwa mother’s tribe, then went to live with his Welsh-born father. At 21 he converted to Methodism, and was later made a minister. He spent much of his career preaching to Ojibwa and Mohawk Indians in Upper Canada. This book about the Ojibwa Indians was completed and published after his death. Chapter headings include: -Life of the Author -Ideas of their [Ojibwa Indians] Origin -Indian Localities -General Character -Mode of Life -Courtship and Marriage -Their Religion -Religious Feasts and Sacrifices -Councils -War -Amusements, etc. -Diseases -Indian Names -Connection with the Whites, and Evils introduced -Whiskey and the Indians -The Indian Languages -Capacity of the Indians for Receiving Instruction -Opinion of the Indians Respecting the Sovereign and People of Great Britain -Indian Anecdotes -Present State and Future Prospects of the North American Indians

Subjects

Other Editions

  • History of the Ojebway Indians: with especial reference to their conversion to Christianity.A. W. Bennett1860-01-01
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