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The backwoodsmen lusted for the possessions of the Indian, as the buccaneers of the Spanish main had once lusted for the possessions of the Spaniard.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
This quote draws a parallel between the settlers' desire for Indian land and historical piracy, emphasizing their greed.
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