Letters And Sketches With A Narrative Of A Year's Residence Among The Indian Tribes Of The Rocky Mountains 1843

""Letters and Sketches with a Narrative of a Year's Residence among the Indian Tribes of the Rocky Mountains 1843"" is a book written by Pierre Jean de Smet, a Belgian Jesuit missionary who spent a year living among various Native American tribes in the Rocky Mountains region of the United States in 1843. The book is a collection of letters and sketches that de Smet sent back to Europe during his travels, detailing his experiences and observations of the indigenous cultures he encountered. Throughout the book, de Smet provides a firsthand account of the daily lives, customs, and beliefs of the tribes he lived among, including the Flathead, Blackfoot, Crow, and Sioux. He describes their hunting and gathering practices, their social and political structures, and their spiritual beliefs and practices. In addition to his observations of Native American culture, de Smet also includes detailed descriptions of the natural landscape and wildlife of the Rocky Mountains region. He provides vivid descriptions of the mountains, rivers, and forests that he encountered, as well as the various animals that he hunted and observed. Overall, ""Letters and Sketches with a Narrative of a Year's Residence among the Indian Tribes of the Rocky Mountains 1843"" is a fascinating historical document that provides valuable insights into the lives and cultures of Native American tribes during the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West or the indigenous cultures of North America.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.