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A Star in the West; or, A Humble Attempt to Discover the Long Lost Ten Tribes of IsraelA Star in the West; or, A Humble Attempt to Discover the Long Lost Ten Tribes of Israel

First edition of Elias Boudinot's work proposing the theory that Native Americans were descended from the lost tribes of Israel. Published in 1816, this book advocates for just and compassionate treatment of Native Americans. It features comparisons of Hebrew and Native American languages (Charibee, Creek, Mohegan, and "northern languages"), traditions, and lore. The appendix includes "Historical Sketches of Louisiana" and "Fraser's Key to the Prophecies."

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