The American Indian in the United States, Period 1850-1914
The American Indian in the United States, Period 1850-1914
by Warren K. Moorehead
19 Apr, 2019
With some diffidence I present a history of the American Indian during the transition period.
Excepting two or three bulletins, and some public addresses, all my publications have dealt with archaeological subjects, and the Indian of the past.[1]
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With some diffidence I present a history of the American Indian during the transition period.
Excepting two or three bulletins, and some public addresses, all my publications have dealt with archaeological subjects, and the Indian of the past.[1] A study of the Indian of this country, during recent years, seems to indicate that at no time in his history has he faced a more critical situation than that which confronts him today.
A helpful understanding of him and his needs is vastly more important than further scientific study.
In writing this book it has been difficult to select that which should be published. A wealth of material relating to the complex life of modern Indians and their affairs was offered. The comparisons between tribes of today and a century ago present an absorbing field for study. I have frequently with difficulty checked myself, as it was more easy and pleasant to speak of the past rather than of modern days. Less