The Lenape and Their Legends; With the Complete Text and Symbols of the Walam Olum, A New Translation , And An Inquiry Into Its Authenticity.

Publication

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

The Lenape and Their Legends; With the Complete Text and Symbols of the "Walam Olum", A New Translation , And An Inquiry Into Its Authenticity.

Entry/Object ID

2014.28.2066

Description

Hard cover, 200 pages. This volume is in a significant state of disrepair with the original binding completely disintegrated. Consequently, this volume is found enclosed in a protective cardboard folder. This volume is a detailed overview of the Lenape Indian tribe focusing on the language, history and traditions of the tribe.This volume is part of Brinton's Library of Aboriginal American Literature, Number V. A bookplate found Inside the Front Cover indicates this book was presented to The Germantown Historical Society by the Author.

Collection

Germantown Historical Society Library Collection

Publication Details

Author

Brinton, D. G., M.D.

Publisher

Self-published by Author

Place Published

* Untyped Place Published

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Call No.

U-2, 1