The Five Indian Nations of Canada (eBook)

Cadwallader Colden (Autor)

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2022
185 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739482-2 (EAN)

Infos

Cadwallader Colden's 'The Five Indian Nations of Canada' is a meticulously researched and insightful exploration of the cultures and histories of the indigenous peoples of Canada. This book not only provides a comprehensive overview of the customs, traditions, and political structures of the Five Nations, but also delves into the impact of European colonization and the complex interactions between indigenous peoples and colonizers. Colden's writing style is both scholarly and accessible, making this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American studies or Canadian history. The book is a significant contribution to the literature on indigenous cultures and serves as a reminder of the rich heritage of the Five Nations. Colden's background as a colonial administrator and his interactions with indigenous communities provide a unique perspective that adds depth to his analysis. 'The Five Indian Nations of Canada' is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the indigenous peoples of North America and the legacy of colonialism.

Autor

Cadwallader Colden was a figure of notable prominence in colonial America both as a public administrator and as a natural philosopher. Born in Ireland in 1688 and educated in Scotland, where he pursued studies in medicine at the University of Edinburgh, Colden later emigrated to the New World, settling in New York. A man of manifold interests, his intellectual pursuits encompassed natural history, botany, and the study of Native American peoples, which is most vividly encapsulated in his seminal work 'The Five Indian Nations of Canada' (1747), where he offers a detailed account of the history, customs, and political configurations of the Iroquois Confederacy. This treatise not only stands as an early substantial record of the Haudenosaunee peoples from a colonial perspective but also reflects the complexities of early American colonial and indigenous relations. Colden's narratives have been pored over by scholars interested in early American history and the Euro-American encounters with Native American societies. His written legacy, while influenced by the Eurocentric and colonialist attitudes of his time, provides a window into the Eighteenth Century frontier societies, and has served as a subject for both historical and literary analysis in the context of early American studies. Known also for his contributions to botany and his correspondence with Benjamin Franklin on scientific matters, Colden's multifaceted intellectual contributions exemplify the Enlightenment spirit in colonial America.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.11.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: 18th century Native American history • Alexander Hamilton • Cadwallader Colden • Cadwallader Colden writings • Civil War • Collective works • Colonial America • Colonial America Indigenous relations • Cormac McCarthy • Cultural Interaction • Early American History • Early Canadian societies • earth sciences • Enlightenment Ideals • Ethnographic Study • European expansion • First Nations historical books • French and Indian War background • Haudenosaunee historical account • history of the United states • Indigenous Governance • Iroquois Confederacy • Iroquois Confederacy history • journals • Karl May • killers of the flower moon • Native American Culture • Native American tribes Canada • Nick Offerman • Non-fiction • North America • Periodicals • Physical Sciences • Pre-Confederation Canadian history • Science • The Long Road Home • the lost city of z • United States • Wild West • zane grey