Library of Aboriginal American Literature No. II. "The Book of Rites"
by BRINTON, D. G. (ed.)
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- Hardcover
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Philadelphia, 1883. Hardcover. ex library-fair. 222 p. 24 cm. Burgundy cloth spine with dark purple cloth boards. Ex library with labels on spine and endpapers, ink stamp and notation on title verso.Corners and edges worn, some soiling to cloth. Title is written on spine. Endpapers taped, front free endpaper torn. "The Iroquois Book of Rites" is written on title page. Map missing. Page edges roughened.
Contains introduction with info about the Huron-Iroquois nations, the League and its founders, The Book of Rites, historical traditions, Iroquois language, etc. The Book of Rites is next, followed by Appendix, Glossary, and Index.
Contains introduction with info about the Huron-Iroquois nations, the League and its founders, The Book of Rites, historical traditions, Iroquois language, etc. The Book of Rites is next, followed by Appendix, Glossary, and Index.
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- Seller
- Attic Books (CA)
- Seller's Inventory #
- 146318
- Title
- Library of Aboriginal American Literature No. II. "The Book of Rites"
- Author
- BRINTON, D. G. (ed.)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - ex library-fair
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia
- Date Published
- 1883
- Keywords
- Indigenous, American Indians, Iroquois, Hurons, The Book of Rites,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Indigenous Peoples;
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