Excerpt from The Lenâpé and Their Legends: With the Complete Text and Symbols of the Into Its a New Translation, and an Inquiry Into Its Authenticity
In the present volume I have grouped a series of ethnological studies of the Indians of Eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland, around what is asserted to be one of the most curious records of ancient American history.
For a long time this record - the Walam Olum, or Red Score - was supposed to have been lost. Having obtained the original text complete about a year ago, I printed a few copies and sent them to several educated native Delawares with a request for aid in its translation and opinions on its authenticity. The results will be found in the following pages.
The interest in the subject thus excited prompted me to a general review of our knowledge of the Lenape or Delawares, their history and traditions, their language and customs. This disclosed the existence of a number of Mss. not mentioned in bibliographies, some in the first rank of importance, especially in the field of linguistics. Of these I have made free use.
In the course of these studies I have received suggestions and assistance from a number of obliging friends, among whom I would mention the native Delawares, the Rev. Albert Anthony, and the Rev. John Kilbuck; Mr. Horatio Hale and the Right Rev. E. de Schweinitz ; Dr. J. Hammond Trumbull, Prof. A. M. Elliott and Gen. John Mason Brown.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating history and cultural practices of the Lenape, or Delaware, Indians, a major Algonquin tribe that inhabited the eastern regions of North America. The author explores the intricate system of their language, their myths and traditions, and the unique way they structured their society. Through a close analysis of the Walam Olum, a record of Lenape history, the author examines the origins and authenticity of this enigmatic document, its symbolic language, and its significance in understanding the Lenape worldview. The book delves into the fascinating details of their religious beliefs, their relationship with neighboring tribes, and their interactions with early European colonists. Ultimately, this book offers a nuanced and captivating look into the rich history and cultural heritage of the Lenape people, revealing insights into their complex social structures, their distinctive belief systems, and their enduring legacy in North America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330369463_0
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