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“Indians and animals know better how to live than white man; nobody can be in good health if he does not have all the time fresh air, sunshine, and good water.”

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Flying Hawk
Flying Hawk

Flying Hawk, born in 1852, was a mysterious national hero in the history of the American West. He played an important role in the history of the American West, but his detailed information is little known. more

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