Geschichte der Mission der evangelischen Brüder unter den Indianern in Nordamerika
Barby, Germany: Evangelische Brüder-Unität, 1789. Ex-Library Second edition. Hardcover. Octavo. (16) 783 (1)pp. Bound in blue buckram with gilt lettering and ruling on spine. Red edges. Engraved printer's device on title page. Decorative head and end pieces. Reprint of the first edition published in 1780. Detailed description of the way of life, customs and religious practices, languages, political tendencies as well as behavior during peace and war times of North American Indian nations, including the environment they live in. The account is based on records of bishop August Gottlieb Spangenberg, missionary David Zeisberger and Loskiel's own records. Data relating to the history of the mission are taken from the archives of the Brüder-Unität. Indian nations described in this report are the Delaware, the Iroquois, Nanticoke, Shawnee, and other Indian tribes. Contains Delaware prayer transliterated, page 28, and comparative list of words in three languages, German, Delaware and Iroquois. One page of errata at rear. Text in German. Library stamps of two libraries, else in near fine condition. near fine. Item #42711
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