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“If today I had a young mind to direct, to start on the journey of life, and I was faced with the duty of choosing between the natural way of my forefathers and that of the... present way of civilization, I would, for its welfare, unhesitatingly set that child's feet in the path of my forefathers. I would raise him to be an Indian!”

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Tom Brown, Jr.
Tom Brown, Jr.

Tom Brown, Jr. is an esteemed author in the adventure and survival genre. Born in 1950, he has penned several influential books that have captivated readers of all ages. Brown's writing is deeply rooted in his personal experiences and his profound connection with nature. more

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