A plain and faithful narrative of the original design, rise, progress and present state of the Indian charity-school at Lebanon, in Connecticut

"A plain and faithful narrative of the original design, rise, progress and present state of the Indian Charity-School at Lebanon, in Connecticut" by Eleazar Wheelock is a historical record from the 1700s that tells the story of how a school for Native American children was created and grew. The author explains why he started the school, driven by his Christian faith and a desire to improve the lives of Native American youth through education that blends traditional and English teachings. The book describes the difficulties in getting people to support the school, the hard work of organizing it, and how the students were taught, highlighting the inclusion of both boys and girls. He shows how understanding and cooperation will help Native American societies and other societies by using cultural awareness, emphasizing how important this kind of education is, and urging people to help continue it.