Americans of European descent saw railways as a great innovation. What the white men called progress was nothing more than a blow to the traditional lifestyle of the Aborigines, as has happened so many times.
Although many Indian tribes opposed the arrival of the railroad, in 1891 there were four rail lines connecting the United States with Canada and a fifth, the Canadian Pacific, crossing Canada.
The influence of the railway was devastating for the Plain Indians - whose livelihoods were based on bison meat, skin, bones and tendons - because bison hunting from trains became an entertainment for travellers.
Between 1869 and 1890, when the Union and Central Pacific railways merged, train hunters reduced the number of bison from six million to just a thousand.
Native American Cultures: Myths and magic
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This book challenges deep-seated stereotypes and offers an enriching perspective that contributes to a more comprehensive and respectful appreciation of the indigenous peoples of North America. Through an understanding of their myths and beliefs, we are taking an important step toward cultural reconciliation and the recognition of the diversity that has enriched the history of this continent.
These mythical stories, many of them linked to the literary genre of fantasy, reveal a world where the divine and the human intertwine in narratives that explain the cosmic order, creation, and the fundamental structure of the universe. Discover how these sacred tales bear witness to the deep connection of the natives with nature and spirituality.
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