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Page 314
... Métis , when referring to French mixed - bloods , seems the most appro- priate name . The designation of French is often indifferently applied to Canadians , métis of all grades , and even pure Indians who associate with métis and speak ...
... Métis , when referring to French mixed - bloods , seems the most appro- priate name . The designation of French is often indifferently applied to Canadians , métis of all grades , and even pure Indians who associate with métis and speak ...
Page 318
... métis derive their Indian blood from the Ottawas and Chippewas ; some from Pottawatomies and Menomonees ; one or two families from Crees ; one or two from Sioux . Along the shores of Lake Superior , mostly from Chippewas , a few from ...
... métis derive their Indian blood from the Ottawas and Chippewas ; some from Pottawatomies and Menomonees ; one or two families from Crees ; one or two from Sioux . Along the shores of Lake Superior , mostly from Chippewas , a few from ...
Page 322
... métis . VII . PHYSIQUE . The métis are of middle stature , well proportioned , with dark com- plexion , regular features , and open , pleasing countenance , smiling more readily than it frowns . The peculiarities of the Indian face ...
... métis . VII . PHYSIQUE . The métis are of middle stature , well proportioned , with dark com- plexion , regular features , and open , pleasing countenance , smiling more readily than it frowns . The peculiarities of the Indian face ...
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