A Century of Dishonor: A Sketch of the United States Government's Dealings with Some of the Indian Tribes |
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Page v
... taken from official documents . The sad revelation of broken faith , of violated trea- ties , and of inhuman deeds of violence will bring a flush of shame to the cheeks of those who love their country . They will wonder how our rulers ...
... taken from official documents . The sad revelation of broken faith , of violated trea- ties , and of inhuman deeds of violence will bring a flush of shame to the cheeks of those who love their country . They will wonder how our rulers ...
Page viii
... taken the life of a white man . Lewis and Clarke , Governor Stevens , and Colonel Steptoe bore testimony to the devoted friendship of the Nez Percés for the white man . Colonel Boone , Colonel Bent , General Harney , and others speak in ...
... taken the life of a white man . Lewis and Clarke , Governor Stevens , and Colonel Steptoe bore testimony to the devoted friendship of the Nez Percés for the white man . Colonel Boone , Colonel Bent , General Harney , and others speak in ...
Page ix
... and the song of the scalp - dance , there is now the bell calling Christians to prayer , and songs of praise and words of prayer go up to heaven . The Christian home , though only a log - cabin , has taken the place of the PREFACE . ix.
... and the song of the scalp - dance , there is now the bell calling Christians to prayer , and songs of praise and words of prayer go up to heaven . The Christian home , though only a log - cabin , has taken the place of the PREFACE . ix.
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... taken possession of them by declaring independence , but neither the declaration of independence nor the treaty confirming it could give us more than that which we before possessed , or to which Great Britain was before entitled . It ...
... taken possession of them by declaring independence , but neither the declaration of independence nor the treaty confirming it could give us more than that which we before possessed , or to which Great Britain was before entitled . It ...
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... taken by men , and the law of nations is binding on all men , under whatever relation they act . This is the law which Grotius , and those who follow him , call the Internal Law of Nations , on account of its being obligatory on nations ...
... taken by men , and the law of nations is binding on all men , under whatever relation they act . This is the law which Grotius , and those who follow him , call the Internal Law of Nations , on account of its being obligatory on nations ...
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