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Frederic Baraga s Short History of the North American Indians
Author | : Frederic Baraga |
Publsiher | : University of Calgary Press |
Total Pages | : 253 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Electronic books |
ISBN | : 9781552381021 |
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Originally published in 1837 in Europe in German, French, and Slovenian editions, and appearing here in English for the first time, Frederic Baraga's Short History of the North American Indians is the personal, first-hand account of a Catholic missionary to the Great Lakes area of North America. When Frederic Baraga, a young Roman Catholic Priest from Slovenia, arrived on the upper Great Lakes frontier in 1831, his objective was to bring Christianity to the Indigenous peoples of that quarter, particularly those of the Ottawa and Ojibwa (Chippewa) tribes. His travels to many outposts of the old fur trade, to Indigenous communities, and to the new mining camps of the region earned him the nickname "the snowshoe priest." This is the account of Frederic Baraga's first years in Michigan territory, composed for the enlightenment of his supporters in Europe, particularly the membership of his sponsoring agency, the Leopoldine Society of Vienna. This detailed, first-hand account sheds light on the nature of mid-nineteenth century Catholic missions to the New World, and includes detailed observations of Indigenous life on the shores of Lake Superior.
Making It in America
Author | : Elliott Robert Barkan |
Publsiher | : Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages | : 486 |
Release | : 2001-05-01 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9781576075296 |
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This collection of over 400 biographies of eminent ethnic Americans celebrates a wide array of inspiring individuals and their contributions to U.S. history. The stories of these 400 eminent ethnic Americans are a testimony to the enduring power of the American dream. These men and women, from 90 different ethnic groups, certainly faced unequal access to opportunities. Yet they all became renowned artists, writers, political and religious leaders, scientists, and athletes. Kahlil Gibran, Daniel Inouye, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Thurgood Marshall, Madeleine Albright, and many others are living proof that the land of opportunity sometimes lives up to its name. Alongside these success stories, as historian Elliot R. Barkan notes in his introduction to this volume, there have been many failures and many immigrants who did not stay in the United States. Nevertheless, the stories of these trailblazers, visionaries, and champions portray the breadth of possibilities, from organizing a nascent community to winning the Nobel prize. They also provide irrefutable evidence that no single generation and no single cultural heritage can claim credit for what America is.
Italy Handbook for Travellers
Author | : Karl Baedeker (Firm) |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 534 |
Release | : 1880 |
Genre | : Italy |
ISBN | : OXFORD:N10207625 |
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Italy Part third Southern Italy Sicily etc
Author | : Karl Baedeker |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 532 |
Release | : 1880 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : NLS:V001476829 |
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