History, Manners and Customs of the Indian Nations Who Once Inhabited Pennsylvania and the Neighboring States

""History, Manners and Customs of the Indian Nations Who Once Inhabited Pennsylvania and the Neighboring States"" by John Heckenwelder is a comprehensive account of the indigenous peoples who once lived in Pennsylvania and the surrounding areas. Heckenwelder, who was a Moravian missionary, spent many years living among the Native American communities and studying their ways of life. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history of the various tribes, their social structures, religious beliefs, and daily customs. Heckenwelder also provides detailed descriptions of their hunting and fishing practices, agriculture, and trade networks. In addition to the cultural aspects of the Native American communities, Heckenwelder also discusses the impact of European colonization on the region. He describes the conflicts that arose between the settlers and the indigenous peoples, as well as the devastating effects of disease and displacement on the Native American populations. Overall, ""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 and culture of Native American communities in the Northeastern United States.1876. This work is Volume XII of the Memoirs of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Heckenwelder did not write this book to excite astonishment, but for the information of those who are desirous of knowing the true history of those people, who, for centuries, have been in full possession of the country in which we now inhabit; but who have since emigrated to a great distance. What he has written, concerning their character, their customs, manners and usages, is from personal knowledge, and from such other information as may be relied on; and in order to be the better understood, he frequently added anecdotes, remarks and relations of particular events.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.