Publisher's Synopsis
""An Account Of The History, Manners And Customs Of The Indian Nations Who Once Inhabited Pennsylvania And The Neighboring States"" is a historical book written by John Gottlieb Ernestus Heckewelder in 1819. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Native American nations that inhabited Pennsylvania and the surrounding states before the arrival of European settlers. The author, who was a Moravian missionary and a friend of the Native Americans, provides an in-depth analysis of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of these indigenous peoples. He covers a wide range of topics, including their social structures, religious practices, hunting and fishing techniques, agriculture, and warfare.Heckewelder's book also sheds light on the interactions between the Native Americans and the European colonizers. He discusses the impact of European diseases, the fur trade, and the displacement of the Native American communities from their ancestral lands.Overall, ""An Account Of The History, Manners And Customs Of The Indian Nations Who Once Inhabited Pennsylvania And The Neighboring States"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Native American cultures and their interactions with European settlers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
