More than this, even in those white men who professed religion we found much inconsistency of conduct. They spoke much of spiritual things, while seeking only the material.

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At the age of about eight years, if he is a boy, she turns him...

At the age of about eight years, if he is a boy, she turns him...

The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a...

The American Indian was an individualist in religion as in war. He had neither a...

The native American has been generally despised by his white conquerors for his poverty and...

The native American has been generally despised by his white conquerors for his poverty and...

It has been said that the position of woman is the test of civilization, and...

It has been said that the position of woman is the test of civilization, and...

The elements and majestic forces in nature, Lightning, Wind, Water, Fire, and Frost, were regarded...

The elements and majestic forces in nature, Lightning, Wind, Water, Fire, and Frost, were regarded...

He sees no need for setting apart one day in seven as a holy day,...

He sees no need for setting apart one day in seven as a holy day,...

No one who is at all acquainted with the Indian in his home can deny...

No one who is at all acquainted with the Indian in his home can deny...

In every religion there is an element of the supernatural, varying with the influence of...

In every religion there is an element of the supernatural, varying with the influence of...

Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names,...

Indian names were either characteristic nicknames given in a playful spirit, deed names, birth names,...

There was no religious ceremony connected with marriage among us, while on the other hand...

There was no religious ceremony connected with marriage among us, while on the other hand...

That is, we believed, the supreme duty of the parent, who only was permitted to...

That is, we believed, the supreme duty of the parent, who only was permitted to...

Friendship is held to be the severest test of character.

Friendship is held to be the severest test of character.

Our people, though capable of strong and durable feeling, were not demonstrative in their affection...

Our people, though capable of strong and durable feeling, were not demonstrative in their affection...

The clan is nothing more than a larger family, with its patriarchal chief as the...

The clan is nothing more than a larger family, with its patriarchal chief as the...

There were no temples or shrines among us save those of nature.

There were no temples or shrines among us save those of nature.

The hospitality of the wigwam is only limited by the institution of war.

The hospitality of the wigwam is only limited by the institution of war.

The religion of the Indian is the last thing about him that the man of...

The religion of the Indian is the last thing about him that the man of...

The family was not only the social unit, but also the unit of government.

The family was not only the social unit, but also the unit of government.

The logical man must either deny all miracles or none, and our American Indian myths...

The logical man must either deny all miracles or none, and our American Indian myths...

The red man divided mind into two parts, - the spiritual mind and the physical...

The red man divided mind into two parts, - the spiritual mind and the physical...