Recollections Of A Forest Life: Or The Life And Travels Of Kah-Ge-Ga-Gah-Bowh Or George Copway, Chief Of The Objibway Nation (1851) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163942888)

Recollections Of A Forest Life is an autobiographical account of the life and travels of Kah-Ge-Ga-Gah-Bowh, also known as George Copway, who was a chief of the Objibway Nation. The book was originally published in 1851 and provides a detailed insight into the life of a Native American during the 19th century.Copway's recollections cover his childhood, his education at a mission school, his experiences as a fur trader, and his travels throughout the United States and Europe. He also provides an account of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of the Objibway people, as well as their struggles with the encroachment of European settlers.Throughout the book, Copway portrays himself as a bridge between the Native American and European worlds, and he advocates for the preservation of Native American culture and traditions. He also discusses the importance of education and the need for Native Americans to adapt to the changing world around them.Overall, Recollections Of A Forest Life is a fascinating and insightful account of the life of a Native American during a time of great change and upheaval. It provides a unique perspective on the history of the United States and the challenges faced by Native American communities during the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Copway
ISBN-10: 116394288X
ISBN-13: 9781163942888
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 262
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.55d