Cousin Aleck: Or Boy Life Among The Indians is a book written by Francis Robert Goulding and published in 1871. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Aleck who is sent to live with his cousin in the American West. Aleck's cousin is a trader who lives among the Native American tribes and Aleck quickly becomes fascinated by their way of life. He learns to hunt, fish, and ride horses like the Native American boys, and he also learns their language and customs. Aleck becomes close friends with a Native American boy named Toma and they have many adventures together. The book provides a detailed and sympathetic portrayal of Native American life and culture, and it also explores themes of friendship, family, and identity. Overall, Cousin Aleck: Or Boy Life Among The Indians is a charming and engaging story that offers a unique perspective on the American West and its people.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.