About the book
This study is the first to explain how the white American’s conception of himself and his position on the continent formed his perception of the Indian and directed his selection of policy toward the native tribes. Sheehan presents the paradoxical and pathetic story of how the Jeffersonian generation, with the best of goodwill toward the American Indian, destroyed him with its benevolence, literally killed him with kindness.
Originally published 1973.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Editions of Seeds of Extinction
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807812037
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780807897782
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807839911
- EBook
- ISBN 9781469611457
- PDF
- ISBN 9798890873118
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This study is the first to explain how the white American’s conception of himself and his position on the continent formed his perception of the Indian and directed his selection of policy toward the native tribes. Sheehan presents the paradoxical and pathetic story of how the Jeffersonian generation, with the best of goodwill toward the American Indian, destroyed him with its benevolence, literally killed him with kindness.
Originally published 1973.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Seeds of Extinction about?
This study is the first to explain how the white American’s conception of himself and his position on the continent formed his perception of the Indian and directed his selection of policy toward the native tribes. Sheehan presents the paradoxical and pathetic story of how the Jeffersonian generation, with the best of goodwill toward the American Indian, destroyed him with its benevolence, literally killed him with kindness.
Originally published 1973.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Seeds of Extinction?
History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas
Where can I read a sample of Seeds of Extinction?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807812037
How long is Seeds of Extinction and how many pages does it have?
Seeds of Extinction has 313 page(s)
Is Seeds of Extinction part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Published by the Omohundro Institute of Early American History and Culture and the University of North Carolina Press
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Seeds of Extinction?
Bernard W. Sheehan
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Seeds of Extinction is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807812037) and paperback(ISBN 9780807897782) and ebook(ISBN 9780807839911) and ebook(ISBN 9781469611457) and pdf(ISBN 9798890873118)
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