Civilization of the Indian Natives; Or, a Brief View of the Friendly Conduct of William Penn, Toward Them in the Early Settlement of Pennsylvania (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Halliday Jackson

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332113753 ISBN 13 : 9781332113750

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book, published in 1804, narrates the Society of Friends' diligent efforts to improve the lives and living conditions of Indigenous American nations. Their initiatives began in the late 18th century when the society purchased land from Native American tribes for the fair settlement of the land that would become Pennsylvania, in the spirit of the Quaker philosophy that all human beings are equal and must be treated with respect. The author, a member of the Society of Friends, offers an immersive account of the early interactions between the Quakers and the Native American tribes, including transcribed speeches, letters, and meeting minutes. The author also delves into various initiatives that the Society of Friends implemented in the late 18th century to promote peaceful relations, combat alcoholism, and ameliorate the lives of the various Indigenous nations with whom they interacted. The book provides a rich historical account of the complex relationship between European settlers and Native American tribes during a period of rapid expansion for the United States.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332113753
• ISBN 13: 9781332113750
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 124
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