Annual Report Of The Commissioner Of Indian Affairs For The Year 1879 (1879)

By U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs

Book Overview

The Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the Year 1879 is a historical document published by the United States Office of Indian Affairs. The book provides a detailed account of the state of Native American affairs in the year 1879, including information on the various tribes and their living conditions, government policies and actions, and the challenges faced by both Native Americans and government officials.The report includes statistics on the number of Native Americans living on reservations, births and deaths, and the amount of land and resources allocated to each tribe. It also discusses the efforts made by the government to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society, including the establishment of schools and the promotion of English language and culture.In addition, the report sheds light on the ongoing conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers, as well as the efforts made by the government to resolve these conflicts through treaties and negotiations. It also discusses the impact of the Dawes Act of 1887, which aimed to divide tribal lands into individual allotments and encourage Native Americans to adopt a more sedentary, agricultural lifestyle.Overall, the Annual Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs for the Year 1879 provides a valuable historical perspective on the complex and often troubled relationship between the United States government and Native American tribes during the late 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163918695
• ISBN13: 9781163918692
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"