Memoirs, Official And Personal: With Sketches Of Travels Among The Northern And Southern Indians

By Thomas Loraine McKenney

Book Overview

Memoirs, Official and Personal: With Sketches of Travels Among the Northern and Southern Indians is a book written by Thomas L. McKenney. The book is a collection of memoirs, official documents, and personal accounts of McKenney's experiences while working as a government official in the early 19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing McKenney's personal memoirs of his life and career, including his time as Superintendent of Indian Affairs. The second part of the book consists of his personal accounts of his travels among the Northern and Southern Indian tribes. Throughout the book, McKenney provides detailed descriptions of the various Indian tribes he encountered, including their customs, beliefs, and way of life. He also includes sketches of the Indians he met, which were drawn by famous artist Charles Bird King. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and its interactions with Native American tribes. It provides a unique insight into the lives and cultures of these tribes during a pivotal time in American history.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: 1430459360
• ISBN13: 9781430459361
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 490 Pages
• Weight: 1.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"