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The origin of the North American Indians, with a faithful description of their manners and customs, both civil and military, their religions, language(...)
The origin of the North American Indians, with a faithful description of their manners and customs, both civil and military, their religions, language(...)
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The origin of the North American Indians, with a faithful description of their manners and customs, both civil and military, their religions, language(...)

Date1843
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  • McIntosh's book of Indians
  • McIntosh's book of Indians.
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The origin of the North American Indians; with a faithful description of their manners and customs, both civil and military, their religions, languages, dress, and ornaments. To which is prefixed, a brief view of the creation of the world, the situation of the Garden of Eden, the antediluvians , and foundation of nations by the posterity of Noah, the progenitors of the N. Americans and the discovery of the New World by Columbus. Concluding with a copious selection of Indian speeches, the antiquities of America, the civilization of the Mexicans, and some final observations on the origin of the Indians. On spine: McIntosh's book of Indians.
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  • incl. [3] leaves of plates.
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession Number37131055390108D
Dewey Number513579
Terminology Note
Toronto Public Library recognizes that the term "Indians," used in subject headings such as "Indians of North America", is offensive to many people. Although we currently maintain these headings to adhere to descriptive standards used by libraries worldwide, we and other Canadian libraries are working to replace them with ones that are acceptable to Indigenous Peoples in Canada. 
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