History of the Ojebway Indians
with especial reference to their conversion to Christianity.
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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
- Open LibraryOL6918049M
- OCLC Control Number3050991
- OCLC Control Number3232343
- OCLC Control Number1001073966
- Library of Congress Control Number02017005
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
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