Lives of Famous Indian Chiefs, from Cofachiqui, the Indian Princess, and Powhatan; Down to and Including Chief Joseph and Geronimo: Also an Answer, from the Latest Research, of the Query, Whence Came the Indian? Together with a Number of Thrillingly Interesting Indian Stories and Anecdotes from History ... |
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... a lion . " To which the king of beasts replied , " When the lions get to be sculptors , they will have the lion choking and overcoming the man . " The Indians are neither sculptors , painters nor historians . INTRODUCTION . 13.
... a lion . " To which the king of beasts replied , " When the lions get to be sculptors , they will have the lion choking and overcoming the man . " The Indians are neither sculptors , painters nor historians . INTRODUCTION . 13.
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... replied that she dare not do that for fear of being considered immodest . De Soto now inquired of the interpreter what was said , and being informed , answered with much earnestness like a truly gallant cavalier ( which he was not ) ...
... replied that she dare not do that for fear of being considered immodest . De Soto now inquired of the interpreter what was said , and being informed , answered with much earnestness like a truly gallant cavalier ( which he was not ) ...
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... replied that both the white and yellow metals were to be found in great abundance in her territory . She immediately sent out Indians to bring him in specimens . They quickly returned laden with a yellow metal somewhat resembling gold ...
... replied that both the white and yellow metals were to be found in great abundance in her territory . She immediately sent out Indians to bring him in specimens . They quickly returned laden with a yellow metal somewhat resembling gold ...
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... replied , " If your King has sent me a present , I also am a King and this is my land ; eight days I will stay to receive them . Your father is to come to me , not I to him , nor yet to your fort ; neither will I bite at such a bait ...
... replied , " If your King has sent me a present , I also am a King and this is my land ; eight days I will stay to receive them . Your father is to come to me , not I to him , nor yet to your fort ; neither will I bite at such a bait ...
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... replied by wordy evasions and seemed very indifferent about his new house . He demanded guns and swords in exchange for corn , which Smith , of course , refused . By this time the captain was provoked and gave the chief to understand ...
... replied by wordy evasions and seemed very indifferent about his new house . He demanded guns and swords in exchange for corn , which Smith , of course , refused . By this time the captain was provoked and gave the chief to understand ...
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Page 518 - It is cold and we have no blankets. The little children are freezing to death. My people, some of them, have run away to the hills, and have no blankets, no food; no one knows where they are — perhaps freezing to death.
Page 734 - These are the families of the sons of Noah, after their generations, in their nations: and by these were the nations divided in the earth after the flood.
Page 255 - Brother, you say there is but one way to worship and serve the Great Spirit. If there is but one religion, why do you white people differ so much about it?
Page 12 - YE say, they all have passed away, That noble race and brave; That their light canoes have vanished From off the crested wave; That, 'mid the forests where they roamed, There rings no hunter's shout; But their name is on your waters, — Ye may not wash it out.
Page 255 - Brother! — Continue to listen. You say that you are sent to instruct us how to worship the Great Spirit agreeably to his mind; and if we do not take hold of the religion which you white people teach, we shall be unhappy hereafter.
Page 359 - See, what a grace was seated on this brow; Hyperion's curls; the front of Jove himself; An eye like Mars, to threaten and command; A station like the herald Mercury, New-lighted on a heaven-kissing hill; A combination, and a form, indeed, Where every god did seem to set his seal, To give the world assurance of a man : This was your husband.
Page 272 - And underneath that face, like summer ocean's, Its lip as moveless, and its cheek as clear, Slumbers a whirlwind of the heart's emotions, Love, hatred, pride, hope, sorrow — all save fear.
Page 301 - We have beaten the enemy twice, under separate commanders. We cannot expect the same good fortune always to attend us. The Americans are now led by a chief who never sleeps ; the night and the day are alike to him. And during all the time that he has been marching upon our vilkges, notwithstanding the watchfulness of our young men, we have never been able to surprise him.
Page 379 - You have taken me prisoner with all my warriors. I am much grieved, for I expected, if I did not defeat you, to hold out much longer and give you more trouble before I surrendered. I tried hard to bring you into ambush, but your last general understands Indian fighting.
Page 353 - Father, you have got the arms and ammunition which our great father sent for his red children. If you have an idea of going away, give them to us, and you may go and welcome, for us. Our lives are in the hands of the Great Spirit. We are determined to defend our lands, and if it be his will we wish to leave our bones upon them.