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Colton, Calvin. Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory, in 1830: Disclosing the Character and Prospects of the Indian Race, Volume I . London: Frederick Westley and A. H. Davis, 1833. [format: book], [genre: memoir]. Permission: Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures, Aurora University
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Introduction.

Chapter I. — The Falls of Niagra.

Chapter II. — The Whirlpool.

Chapter III. — Great Lakes of North America.

Chapter IV. — Motives for The Tour, c.

Chapter V. — The Romance of Expectation, c.

Chapter VI. — History of Detroit, c.

Chapter VII. — Remarkable Instance of Capital Crime.

Chapter VIII. — Embarkation From Detroit, c.

Chapter IX. — River St. Clair, c.

Chapter X. — The Saut De St. Marie c.

Chapter XI — Voyage From the Saut De St. Marie to Green Bay, c.

Chapter XII. — The Indian Tribes, Their Political Relations, c.

Chapter XIII. — Vindication of the American Indians From the Charge of Being Savages.

Chapter XIV. — Gradual Extinction of the Indian Tribes in the Eastern States, c.

Chapter XV. — The Design of the Commission of 1830 to Green Bay, c.

Chapter XVI. — Burning of Deerfield in Massachusetts and Massacre of its Inhabitants, c.

Chapter XVII. — Rev. Mr. Williams at Green Bay; Importance of his Relations There, c.

Chapter XVIII. — An Account of the Stockbridge Settlement on Fox River.

Chapter XIX. — The Oneida Settlement at Duck Creek, Under the Care of the Rev. Mr. Williams, c.

Chapter XX. — Manner of Calling the Council and the Preparations.

Chapter XXI. — Organization and Opening of the Council; Formalities, c.

Chapter XXII. — The Charge of Indian Affairs in the War Department, c.

Chapter XXIII. — Specimens of Indian Speeches. Speech of John Metoxen. Speech of the Menomenie Chief. Speech of Daniel Bread. Speech of Four-Legs. Speech of John Metoxen.

Chapter XXIV. — Free Masonry Among the Indians; Medicine Dance; And War Dances.

Chapter XXV. — Specimens of Indian Speeches of Former Times, With Anecdotes.

Notes.


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