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This text is an Internet version of an article
originally published in a US Government Report.
The article contains interesting information about
the culture of Native Americans in Washington
Territory at an early time in their contact with
the Europeans.
Gibbs travelled through Eastern Washington when
contact with Europeans had barely begun.
The article also contains a useful summary of
population estimates of the time.
But the pamphlet reflects its time. Even though it is
sympathetic to Native Americans, it assumes that they
will have to be displaced to make way for the coming
European civilization. The author, George Gibbs,
is very specific on the steps
that needs to be taken to that end.
Unlike scholarly articles today, the article is
sometimes
judgmental about the character of the Native Americans.
A SPECIAL NOTE for WELLPINIT STUDENTS
This pamphlet contains an interesting and
appreciative section specifically on the Spokane
Indians.
Last Updated
December 22, 2004
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