tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121713786115341773.post3715110302784768586..comments2023-05-03T09:22:29.855-04:00Comments on Mel Parish: Walking in the City - Inwood Hill Park, NYMel Parishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06198036217758715274noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121713786115341773.post-2131929401680488972017-02-17T18:03:59.174-05:002017-02-17T18:03:59.174-05:00It is sad, Elisabeth. On the walk we were told it&...It is sad, Elisabeth. On the walk we were told it's believed that the Indians thought they were being paid to allow the settlers to live in peace or safe passage - not that they were selling the land to them! <br />Glad you enjoy the posts. Thanks.Mel Parishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06198036217758715274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5121713786115341773.post-70335318241427185842017-02-17T16:09:41.655-05:002017-02-17T16:09:41.655-05:00The cardinal is beautiful. Isn't it sad to thi...The cardinal is beautiful. Isn't it sad to think of how the early settlers abused the native Americans' land rights. It was too easy, since the original people didn't understand the concept of land ownership. They believed it was a gift for all to share. Oh well, glad you share your walks with us, Mel. Very enjoyable. Elisabeth Zguta, Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10081907532476759685noreply@blogger.com