Travels and Adventures in Canada and the Indian Territories, Between the Years 1760 and 1776 - Softcover

Henry, Alexander

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1235092615 ISBN 13: 9781235092619

Publisher: General Books LLC, 2012

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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1809. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... He had married a Chipeway woman, and was said to possess great influence over the nation to which his wife belonged. Doubtful, as to the kind of visit which I was about to receive, I sent for this interpreter, and requested, first, that he Would have the kindness to be present at the interview, and, secondly, that he would inform me of the intentions of the band. M. Farley agreed to be present; and,as to the object of the visit, replied, that it was consistent with uniform custom, that a stranger, on his arrival, should be waited upon, and welcomed, by the chiefs of the nation, who, on their part, always gave a small present, and always expected a large one; but, as to the rest, declared himself unable to answer for the particular views of the Chipeways, on this occasion, I being an Englishman, and the Indians having made no treaty with the English. He thought that there might be danger, the Indians having protested that they would not suffer an Englishman to remain in their part of the country.--This information was far from agreeable; but there was no resource, except in fortitude and patience. At two o'clock in the afternoon, the Chipeways came to my house, about sixty in number, and headed by Mina'va'va'na', their chief. They walked in single file, each with his tomahawk in one hand, and scalping-knife in the other. Their bodies were naked, from the waist upAvard; except in a few examples, where blankets were thrown loosely over the shoulders. Their faces were painted with charcoal, worked up with grease; their bodies, with white clay, in patterns of various fancies. Some had feathers thrust through their noses, and their heads decorated with the same--It is unnecessary to dwell on the sensations with which I beheld the approach of this uncouth, if not frigh...

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1739-1824

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• Publisher: General Books LLC
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1235092615
• ISBN 13: 9781235092619
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 66