The Lenâpé and their legends :
with the complete text and symbols of the Walam olum, a new translation, and an inquiry into its authenticity /
by Daniel G. Brinton.

Description

Main Author

Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899.

Related Names

Rafinesque, C. S. (Constantine Samuel), 1783-1840

Language(s)

English

Published

Philadelphia : D.G. Brinton, 1885.

Subjects

Rafinesque, C. S. > Rafinesque, C. S. / (Constantine Samuel), > Rafinesque, C. S. / (Constantine Samuel), / 1783-1840
Picture-writing, Indian.
Delaware language > Delaware language / Texts.
Delaware Indians
Stamps (Provenance)
Publishers' cloth bindings (Binding)
Legends
History
Texts

Summary

This comprehensive work compiles a brief history of the Lenape people along with their legends, literature, language and various historical sketches of the people native to the Delaware region.

Note

The text of the Walam olum (Red score) is from a manuscript prepared by C.S. Rafinesque in 1833 from materials furnished by a Delaware Indian.

Physical Description

262 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.

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