Historical Sketch Of The Flathead Indian Nation From 1813-1890: Embracing The History Of The Establishment Of St. Mary's Indian Mission In The Bitterr (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164209515)

Historical Sketch Of The Flathead Indian Nation From 1813-1890 is a book written by Peter Ronan that provides a comprehensive history of the Flathead Indian Nation in Montana from 1813 to 1890. The book focuses on the establishment of St. Mary's Indian Mission in the Bitterroot Valley and its impact on the Flathead Indian community.The book begins by discussing the early history of the Flathead Indian Nation, including their interactions with European explorers and settlers. It then goes on to detail the establishment of St. Mary's Indian Mission in the mid-1800s, which was founded by Jesuit missionaries to convert the Flathead Indians to Christianity.The book provides a detailed account of the mission's activities, including its efforts to educate and provide healthcare to the Flathead community. It also discusses the challenges the mission faced, including conflicts with other religious groups and the U.S. government's policies towards Native Americans.Throughout the book, Ronan provides insight into the culture and customs of the Flathead Indian Nation, including their spiritual beliefs and traditional way of life. He also discusses the impact of European colonization on the Flathead community, including the loss of their land and resources.Historical Sketch Of The Flathead Indian Nation From 1813-1890 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Native American communities in Montana and the impact of European colonization on their way of life.With Sketches Of The Missionary Life Of Father Ravalli And Other Early Missionaries, Wars Of The Blackfeet And Flatheads And Sketches Of History, Trapping And Trading In The Early Days.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Peter Ronan
ISBN-10: 1164209515
ISBN-13: 9781164209515
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 112
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.74lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d