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“It was not long until it became manifest that I would have to either give up the Indians or lose my standing with the white brethren. I chose the natives.”
― Forty years among the Indians. A true yet thrilling narrative of the author's experiences among the natives
― Forty years among the Indians. A true yet thrilling narrative of the author's experiences among the natives
“I counseled with those who presided over me, and though the advice I received was contrary to my ideas of justice and right, I followed it, though it was at the complete sacrifice of my home acquired by years of toil and hardship. I was determined to retain my standing in the Church at any cost, and leave judgment with the Lord, who will eventually deal out strict justice to all men.”
― Forty years among the Indians. A true yet thrilling narrative of the author's experiences among the natives
― Forty years among the Indians. A true yet thrilling narrative of the author's experiences among the natives
“I was now so exhausted and sleepy that I could scarcely keep awake, although it was mid-day. So I told the Indians I was tired and would lie down and go to sleep, and if they were determined to kill me to wait till I was asleep, then put their guns close to my head, so I would not suffer much, telling them I as their friend. I spread my blankets on the ground, laid down and I am sure it was no more than two minutes till I was sound asleep.”
― Forty years among the Indians. A true yet thrilling narrative of the author's experiences among the natives
― Forty years among the Indians. A true yet thrilling narrative of the author's experiences among the natives
“I told them I did not intend to try to prove my innocence, but would help him prove my guilt if possible, for if guilty I wanted to ind it out and quit it.”
― Forty years among the Indians. A true yet thrilling narrative of the author's experiences among the natives
― Forty years among the Indians. A true yet thrilling narrative of the author's experiences among the natives
“I took no part in the ceremony. Many declared we were angels from heaven. I told them I thought we were better than angels for this occasion, as we were good strong men come to help them into the valley . . . " p. 45”
― Forty years among the Indians. A true yet thrilling narrative of the author's experiences among the natives
― Forty years among the Indians. A true yet thrilling narrative of the author's experiences among the natives
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