Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory, in 1830, Volume 1 (of 2) Disclosing the Character and Prospects of the Indian Race

"Tour of the American Lakes, and Among the Indians of the North-West Territory" by C. Colton is a story about a journey through the Great Lakes region and the North-West Territory in the early 1800s, where the author seeks to understand the lives and future of Native American tribes. Starting with the impressive Niagara Falls, the author describes the land and shares his hopes of meeting the local people. He wants to see the "wild Indians" as they truly are, before they change too much from outside influences. The book explores how Native American cultures are mixing with European ways, and it shows the author's concern for the problems the Native Americans face as the government and society change around them.