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An Osage journey to Europe, 1827-1830

three French accounts
Pages
154
Published
2013
Language
English

Synopsis

In 1827, six Osage individuals embarked on a journey to Europe, a visit that garnered significant attention in France. This book compiles, translates, and annotates three previously lost French accounts of their travels, offering early insights into Osage history and culture. It explores European perceptions of American Indians, highlighting both accurate observations and misinterpretations influenced by the era's biases.

About the author

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William Least Heat Moon

William Least Heat-Moon, also named William Lewis Trogdon, is an American travel writer and historian of English, Irish, and Osage ancestry. He is the author of various bestselling books of topographical U.S. travel writing. - Wikipedia