The Book of the Indians

Book

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Oneida Nation Museum

Name/Title

The Book of the Indians

Entry/Object ID

BC.2010.022.315

Tags

Copyright Restriction

Secondary Title

Biography and History of the Indians of North America, from its First Discovery to the Year 1841

Description

Thick, hardcover book with dark brown cover and light colored spine tape. Written in black ink on the spine "1949". Written in black ink on first page, opposite inside front cover "M.H. Dick Book Bought February 6th 1849 at Fond du Lac, Meier $1.50. Barbara Johnson's Book". The title of the actual book is The Book of the Indians; or, Biography and History of the Indians of North America, from its First Discovery to the Year 1841. By Samuel G. Drake, Fellow of the Royal Society of Northern Antiquaries, at Copenhagen, Honorary Member of the New Hampshire and New York Historical Societies. Ninth Edition, With large additions and corrections. Boston: Benjamin B. Mussey. M.DCCC.XLV. The book tracks different tribes including the Brothertown. p.119 talks about Sampson Occum, which is written in the margins in pencil. The book is worn and there are signs of insect damage on the front cover. Spine has been taped with a light color tape. Cover is worn all around the edges. Pages are discolored and have signs of water damage and mildew. Sections of pages are detaching from spine. Book opens readily to p. 119.

Collection

Brothertown Collection

Cataloged By

Schmit, Aurora

Category

Book

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Handwriting

Location

First page

Transcription

"M.H. Dick Book Bought February 6th 1849 at Fond du Lac, Meier $1.50. Barbara Johnson's Book"

Material/Technique

Ink

Type

Handwriting

Location

Page 119

Transcription

Something is written about Sampson Occum

Book Details

Author

Drake, Samuel G.

Edition

Ninth Edition

Publisher

Mussey, Benjamin B.

Place Published

City

Boston

State/Province

Massachusetts

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Date Published

circa 1845

Location

Location

* Untyped Location

Digital Only

Date

08/03/2023

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Condition Detail

Wear, Insect Damage, Discoloration, water marks, Mold / Mildew

Date Examined

Apr 21, 2021

Examined By

Gerzetich, Courtney (Cottrell)

Notes

The book is worn and there are signs of insect damage on the front cover. Spine has been taped with a light color tape. Cover is worn all around the edges. Pages are discolored and have signs of water damage and mildew. Sections of pages are detaching from spine. Book opens readily to p. 119.

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dick, M.H., Johnson, Barbara, Drake, Samuel G., Mussey, Benjamin B., Occom, Samson

Related Places

Place

City

Fond du Lac, Boston

State/Province

Wisconsin, Massachusetts

Continent

North America

Country

United States of America

Reproductions

Notes

Brothertown Indian Nation holds physical copies and copyright; contact Brothertown for reproductions and publishing

Created By

cgerzet1@oneidanation.org

Create Date

08/03/2023

Updated By

cgerzet1@oneidanation.org

Update Date

05/13/2025