Quote by: Patrick Gordon

The Indians gave up the land of their own free will, and for it received brass kettles, blankets, guns, shirts, flints, tobacco, rum and many trinkets in which their simple hearts delighted.


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Author Bio


  • NamePatrick Gordon
  • DescriptionRussian general and rear admiral
  • BornMarch 31, 1635
  • DiedNovember 29, 1699
  • CountryPoland
  • ProfessionAuthor