字真是漂亮。
【 在 changge 的大作中提到: 】
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https://indiancountrytoday.com/archive/george-washington-letter-describes-killing-of-natives-as-villainy-PgAwRp8W2keW1wCvAe1TYw: 最近，乔治·华盛顿(George Washington)的一封信被德克萨斯大学奥斯汀分校的多尔夫·布里斯科美国历史中心(Dolph Briscoe for American History)所收购，这封信“阐明了华盛顿对印第安关系的看法”，布里斯科中心的执行主任唐·卡尔顿说。
: His anti-Indian sentiments were again made clear in 1783 when he compared Indians with wolves, saying “Both being beast of prey, tho’ they differ in shape.” After a defeat, Washington’s troops would skin the bodies of Iroquois from the hips down to make boot tops or leggings. Those who survived called the first president, “Town Destroyer.” Within a five-year period, 28 of 30 Seneca towns had been destroyed. (Related story: “Happy Presidents’ Day”)
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