""Friends and the Indians, 1655-1917"" is a historical book written by Rayner Wickersham Kelsey and published in 1917. The book explores the relationship between Quakers, also known as Friends, and Native American tribes in North America from the mid-17th century to the early 20th century. The author examines how Quakers interacted with Native Americans, particularly in the areas of trade, diplomacy, and religion. Kelsey also delves into the Quaker philosophy of non-violence and how it influenced their interactions with indigenous peoples. The book covers several key events in the history of Quaker-Indian relations, including the founding of Pennsylvania by William Penn, the Indian Removal Act of 1830, and the Dawes Act of 1887. Kelsey also explores the role of Quaker missionaries in promoting education and social justice for Native Americans. Overall, ""Friends and the Indians, 1655-1917"" provides a comprehensive look at the complex and often fraught relationship between Quakers and Native Americans throughout 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.
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