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The Indians Of Manhattan Island And Vicinity (1915)

by Alanson Skinner
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9781164147145
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publisher Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 58
  • Original Price: USD 18.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 91 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

The book titled ""The Indians of Manhattan Island and Vicinity"" was written by Alanson Skinner in 1915. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the indigenous people who inhabited Manhattan Island and its surrounding areas before the arrival of the Europeans. The author has extensively researched and analyzed the lives, customs, beliefs, and practices of the Native American tribes, including the Lenape, Canarsee, Wappinger, and others, who lived in the region.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Native American culture. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography and environment of the region, followed by a detailed description of the tribes' social and political organization, their languages, and their religious beliefs. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the various aspects of the Native American culture, such as their hunting and fishing practices, agriculture, food, clothing, and housing.Skinner's book also sheds light on the impact of European colonization on the indigenous people of Manhattan Island and the surrounding areas. The author discusses the conflicts and tensions that arose between the Native Americans and the Europeans, and how the latter's arrival brought about significant changes in the social, economic, and political landscape of the region.Overall, ""The Indians of Manhattan Island and Vicinity"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Native American tribes who once inhabited the region. The book provides a detailed and insightful account of their way of life, customs, and traditions, and how they were impacted by the arrival of the Europeans.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.

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