The Lenâpé and Their Legends by Daniel G. Brinton

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Author Brinton, Daniel G. (Daniel Garrison), 1837-1899
Contributor Rafinesque, C. S. (Constantine Samuel), 1783-1840
LoC No. 05013734
Title The Lenâpé and Their Legends
With the complete text and symbols of the Walam olum, a new translation, and an inquiry into its authenticity
Credits Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Paul Marshall, illustrations
from TIA: Canadian Libraries and the Online Distributed
Proofreaders Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions
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Summary "The Lenâpé and Their Legends" by Daniel G. Brinton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the ethnological studies of the Lenape, or Delaware Indians, highlighting their legends, history, language, and traditions. Central to the text is a focus on the WALAM OLUM, an ancient record believed to capture significant aspects of Lenape culture and history. The opening of the book introduces the author’s preface, explaining his motivation for compiling studies on the Lenape people, particularly the WALAM OLUM, which had previously been thought lost. Brinton notes his collaboration with native Delawares for translation and insights and emphasizes the importance of documenting the Lenape's customs, beliefs, and linguistic heritage. He outlines the structure of the book, hinting at the depth of research into the Lenape's history, sociology, mythology, and the authenticity of their oral traditions, setting the stage for a thorough examination of their cultural legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
Subject Picture-writing, Indian
Subject Delaware Indians
Subject Delaware language -- Texts
Category Text
EBook-No. 46422
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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