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| Author | Heckewelder, John Gottlieb Ernestus, 1743-1823 |
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| Commentator | Reichel, William Cornelius, 1824-1876 |
| Title | History, Manners, and Customs of the Indian Nations Who Once Inhabited Pennsylvania and the Neighbouring States. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "History, Manners, and Customs of the Indian Nations Who Once Inhabited Pennsylvania and the Neighboring States" by Rev. John Heckewelder is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book details the lives, customs, and histories of Indigenous tribes in the northeastern United States, focusing particularly on the Lenape and Iroquois nations. It aims to provide an authentic perspective on the cultures of these Indigenous peoples and the impact of European colonization. At the start of the narrative, Heckewelder introduces the historical traditions of the Lenni Lenape, beginning with their migration from a distant land to settle near the Mississippi River. This opening lays the groundwork for exploring the complex relationships and rivalries between various tribes, especially between the Lenape and the Iroquois, culminating in a discussion of the Iroquois' strategic manipulations through warfare and alliances. Heckewelder's account emphasizes the importance of oral traditions and personal observations in capturing the essence of the Indian nations and reflects his commitment to preserving their history amid the rapid changes brought by European encroachment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Iroquois Indians |
| Subject | Delaware Indians |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Pennsylvania |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Pennsylvania -- Languages |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 50350 |
| Release Date | Oct 31, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 282 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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