64 pages 2 hours read

Charles C. Mann

1491

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2005

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Essay Topics

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What is the myth of the "noble savage"? From where did this myth originate? How does the story of Tisquantum affect our understanding of this myth?

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What is the myth of the "pristine wilderness"? What positive and negative assumptions about native civilizations does this myth support?

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The author identifies two patterns in encounter narratives: the first being densely-packed metropolises, and the second being a "pristine wilderness."How can these both be correct?