A Mohawk Form Of Ritual Of Condolence 1782 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161639568)

""A Mohawk Form of Ritual of Condolence 1782"" is a historical document written by John Deserontyon, a Mohawk chief and spiritual leader, in the late 18th century. The book contains a detailed account of the Mohawk ritual of condolence, which was performed to honor and mourn the passing of a community member. The ritual involved a series of symbolic gestures and speeches, with each participant taking on a specific role and responsibility. Deserontyon's account provides valuable insight into the cultural practices and beliefs of the Mohawk people during this time period. The book is a significant contribution to the study of Native American history and culture, and is an important resource for scholars and researchers interested in this topic.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.

Author: John Deserontyon
ISBN-10: 116163956X
ISBN-13: 9781161639568
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/22/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.54lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.25d