| Author |
Cusick, David, -1840? |
| LoC No. |
02016863
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| Title |
David Cusick's Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations
Comprising First—A Tale of the Foundation of the Great Island, (Now North America), The Two Infants Born, and the Creation of the Universe. Second—A Real Account of the Early Settlers of north America, and Their Dissensions. Third—Origin of the Kingdom of the Five Nations, Which Was Called a Long House: the Wars, Fierce Animals, &c.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Mary Glenn Krause and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"David Cusick's Sketches of Ancient History of the Six Nations" by David Cusick is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, around the 1840s. This book encompasses the mythology, origin stories, and accounts of the early history of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, focusing on its key nations. Through Cusick's work, readers get a glimpse into the experiences, beliefs, and tribal histories that shaped the culture and governance of the Six Nations. The book is divided into three main parts, which include a mythical creation story of the world and the birth of twin brothers, Enigorio (the good mind) and Enigonhahgetgea (the bad mind), and their subsequent struggles for dominance. The narrative continues with a detailed recounting of the early settlers of North America, interactions with giants, and other tribal narratives that highlight moral conflicts and inter-tribal tensions. The history depicted demonstrates the unity and challenges faced by the Five Nations and their alliances, championing values of peace, governance, and resilience against both environmental and human challenges. The work also adds a layer of cultural richness with its incorporation of folklore and legends, connecting the tribes' spiritual beliefs to their sociopolitical realities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E011: History: America: America
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| Subject |
Iroquois Indians -- History
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| Subject |
Iroquois Indians -- Folklore
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| Subject |
Iroquois mythology
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57237 |
| Release Date |
May 30, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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