Daniel W. Jones

Forty Years Among the Indians (eBook, PDF)

A True Yet Thrilling Narrative of the Author's Experiences Among the Natives

• Format: PDF

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Oktober 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780243731213
• Artikelnr.: 58642099

Autorenporträt

Daniel W. Jones was an American frontiersman and Mormon pioneer known for his experiences among Native American tribes in the 19th century. He authored the compelling historical account 'Forty Years Among the Indians,' a vivid narrative of his life and times, published in 1890. This work has become a significant source of historical knowledge and insight into the interactions between early settlers and the indigenous peoples of the American West. Jones's narrative is frequently cited by historians and scholars for its contributions to the understanding of the cultural exchanges and often fraught relationships that marked the period of Westward expansion. Written with a blend of adventure and empathy, Jones's recollections provide a firsthand perspective on the complexities of pioneer life and the nuances of his experiences living among different Native American tribes. His detailed recounting of the customs, beliefs, and everyday life of the Indians offers a rare and authentic glimpse into a bygone era. The literary style of 'Forty Years Among the Indians' combines elements of memoir, ethnography, and adventure, reflecting Jones's versatility as an observer and a storyteller, and memorializing his diverse life experiences on the American frontier.