John Long's journal, 1768-1782 by Indian trader J. Long
"John Long's Journal, 1768-1782" by Indian trader J. Long is a historical account written in the late 18th century. This work chronicles the experiences of John Long, detailing his interactions with various Native American tribes and his ventures in the fur trade during the early American settlement period. The journal serves as a window into the life and culture of Native Americans, as well as the social and economic dynamics of the
region when European traders were expanding their influence. At the start of the work, the editor provides an overview of John Long's early life in England and his transition to North America, where he undertook an apprenticeship as a clerk and later joined the fur trade. Long immerses himself in Native American culture, learning languages and participating in their customs. He narrates tales of his travels and the various hardships faced during his expeditions, including interactions with different tribes and the dangers inherent in fur trading amid the tumult of the American Revolution. The opening portion sets the stage for an engaging exploration of Long's dual life as a trader and interpreter, along with revealing insights into the complex relationships between European settlers and Native tribes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Long, J. (John), Indian trader |
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| Editor | Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 |
| LoC No. | 04013418 |
| Title | John Long's journal, 1768-1782 |
| Alternate Title | Voyage and travels of an Indian interpreter and trader, describing the manners and customs of the North American Indians |
| Alternate Title | Long's voyages and travels, 1768-1782 |
| Original Publication | Cleveland: The Arthur H. Clark Company, 1904. |
| Series Title | Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 2 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing, Greg Bergquist, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F590.3: United States local history: The West. Trans-Mississippi Region. Great Plains |
| Subject | Indians of North America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Languages |
| Subject | Fur trade -- Canada |
| Subject | Ojibwa language |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75593 |
| Release Date | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1364 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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