Publisher's Synopsis
""The Removal of the Indians, and an Exhibition of the Advancement of the Southern Tribes in Civilization and Christianity"" is a book written by Jeremiah Evarts in 1830. The book provides a detailed account of the forced removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory in present-day Oklahoma, commonly known as the Trail of Tears. Evarts, a prominent Christian missionary and social activist, also discusses the progress made by the Southern tribes in adopting Western civilization and Christianity. He argues that the forced removal of the Native Americans was necessary for their own good, as it allowed them to escape the negative influence of their traditional way of life and embrace the benefits of modern civilization.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a historical overview of the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which was passed by the United States Congress under President Andrew Jackson. The act authorized the forced removal of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands to Indian Territory, which was then considered to be uninhabitable and unsuitable for farming.The second part of the book focuses on the progress made by the Southern tribes in adopting Western civilization and Christianity. Evarts argues that the tribes have made significant advancements in education, agriculture, and commerce, and have embraced Christianity as their primary religion. He also provides examples of successful missionary work among the tribes, and highlights the importance of Christian education in promoting their advancement.Overall, ""The Removal of the Indians, and an Exhibition of the Advancement of the Southern Tribes in Civilization and Christianity"" is a controversial book that reflects the attitudes and beliefs of its time. While it provides valuable insights into the history of Native American removal and the progress made by the Southern tribes, it also perpetuates the myth of the ""noble savage"" and justifies the forced removal of Native Americans from their ancestral lands.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.
