The Letters of Eleazar Wheelock's Indians - Paperback

by James Dow McCallum (Editor)

The Letters of Eleazar Wheelock's Indians is a book written by James Dow McCallum. It is a collection of letters written by Native American students who attended the Moor's Indian Charity School, which was founded by Eleazar Wheelock in 1754. The letters were written between 1766 and 1775 and provide a unique insight into the lives of these students and their experiences at the school.The book includes letters from students such as Samson Occom, Joseph Johnson, and Mary Occom. These letters cover a wide range of topics, including the students' struggles with the English language, their experiences with Christianity, and their thoughts on the American Revolution.The book also includes an introduction by McCallum, which provides historical context for the letters and discusses the significance of the Moor's Indian Charity School. Additionally, the book includes annotations and footnotes to help readers understand the context of the letters and the historical events that were taking place at the time.Overall, The Letters of Eleazar Wheelock's Indians is a fascinating look at the lives of Native American students in the 18th century and their experiences at a school that was designed to assimilate them into European-American culture. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in Native American history and culture.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.