# The Indians — Essays character guide

> The Indians in Essays by Henry David Thoreau.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Indians, the Indians Sebug

**First appearance:** 0025-chesuncook

## Who they are

Native American groups referenced in travel and history.

## In the story

### [The Wellfleet Oysterman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/the-wellfleet-oysterman)

Their former presence on the Cape is evidenced by oyster shells, arrowheads, and other remains; they settled there for the abundance of fish.

### [II: Quebec and Montmorenci](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/ii-quebec-and-montmorenci)

Implied through the mention of the St. Francis Indian and the historical context of the region.

### [III: St. Anne](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/iii-st-anne)

Referenced indirectly through the 'bottes Indiennes' (Indian boots) worn by the locals.

### [The Scenery of Quebec; and the River St. Lawrence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/essays_2_se/chapters/v-the-scenery-of-quebec-and-the-river-st-lawrence)

Mentioned as hunters in the wilds beyond Quebec.

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