In camp was found a book, the first of the kind I had ever seen, in which I was made a great hero, slaying Indians by the hundreds.
Meaning of the quote
This quote from American explorer Kit Carson describes a book he found that depicted him as a great hero who killed hundreds of Native Americans. The book portrayed Kit Carson as a fearless warrior, even though his real experiences may have been quite different. This shows how stories and books can sometimes distort the truth and present a one-sided, exaggerated version of events and people's lives.
About Kit Carson
Kit Carson was an American frontiersman who lived a legendary life as a fur trapper, wilderness guide, Indian agent, and U.S. Army officer. Despite his fame during his lifetime, he did not fully understand or want the fame that he experienced. He played a significant role in the westward expansion of the United States, but his legacy has also become a symbol of the mistreatment of indigenous peoples.
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In camp was found a book, the first of the kind I had ever seen, in which I was made a great hero, slaying Indians by the hundreds.
American frontiersman and Union Army general (1809-1868)
Each of us, having received several hundred dollars, we passed the time gloriously, spending our money freely – never thinking that our lives were risked gaining it.
American frontiersman and Union Army general (1809-1868)