In this collection of sketches, Pierre-Jean de Smet provides a firsthand account of his experiences as a missionary among Native American tribes in the 19th century. Through his vivid descriptions and unique perspective, de Smet offers readers a glimpse into the cultural and religious practices of the people he encountered, as well as the complex history of European colonization in the Americas.

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