The Lenape And Their Legends: With The Complete Text And Symbols Of The Walam Olum (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163848562)

""The Lenape And Their Legends"" by Daniel G. Brinton is a comprehensive exploration of the Lenape people and their rich cultural heritage. The book delves into the history, beliefs, and customs of this Native American tribe, including their creation myths, social organization, and religious practices. A particular focus of the book is the Walam Olum, a sacred text that recounts the Lenape's migration from their original homeland to the eastern coast of North America. Brinton provides the complete text of the Walam Olum, along with a detailed analysis of its symbols and meaning. Throughout the book, Brinton draws on a range of sources, including oral traditions, archaeological evidence, and early European accounts of the Lenape. He also includes numerous illustrations, maps, and diagrams to help readers better understand the Lenape's way of life. Overall, ""The Lenape And Their Legends"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture, and a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of the country's oldest and most enduring tribes.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: Daniel G. Brinton
ISBN-10: 1163848565
ISBN-13: 9781163848562
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 264
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d