Traditions Of De-Coo-Dah, And Antiquarian Researches: Comprising Extensive Explorations, Surveys, And Excavations (1858) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437439076)

""Traditions Of De-Coo-Dah, And Antiquarian Researches: Comprising Extensive Explorations, Surveys, And Excavations"" is a book written by William Pidgeon and published in 1858. The book is a comprehensive study of the traditions and history of the Native American tribe known as the Lenape or Delaware Indians, who inhabited the northeastern region of the United States. Pidgeon's research is based on his extensive explorations, surveys, and excavations of the Lenape's ancestral lands. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the traditions and beliefs of the Lenape people. Pidgeon provides a detailed account of their creation story, religious beliefs, and social customs. He also includes a comprehensive list of Lenape words and phrases, as well as a description of their pictographic writing system.The second part of the book is dedicated to Pidgeon's archaeological findings. He describes the excavation of several Lenape burial mounds and provides a detailed analysis of the artifacts found within them. Pidgeon also includes a map of the Lenape's ancestral lands, as well as a description of their villages and settlements.Overall, ""Traditions Of De-Coo-Dah, And Antiquarian Researches"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Lenape people. Pidgeon's meticulous research and detailed descriptions provide a fascinating glimpse into the lives of one of America's oldest and most important indigenous tribes.Comprising Extensive Explorations, Surveys, And Excavations Of The Wonderful And Mysterious Earthen Remains Of The Mound Builders In America; The Traditions Of The Last Prophet Of The Elk Nation Relative To Their Origin And Use, And The Evidences Of An Ancient Population More Numerous Than The Present Aborigines.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: William Pidgeon
ISBN-10: 1437439071
ISBN-13: 9781437439076
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/22/2008
Pages: 340
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.47lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d