The Indians of New Jersey: Dickon among the Lenapes
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- Synopsis
- In 1612 Dickon, an English teen, is shipwrecked off the coast of present-day New Jersey. He is rescued by a band of Lenape Indians and lives with them for two years. At first he is treated as a slave and is forced to do women's work. Eventually he is adopted by a loving family and becomes a full-fledged member of the tribe. This novel was originally published in 1938. The author draws upon years of research, including interviews with Lenape survivors in Oklahoma who shared knowledge of crafts, music, and ceremonies. The book provides detailed instructions on such crafts as flute-making and mat-weaving. Many Lenape words are used throughout, and there is a glossary at the back.
- Copyright:
- 1967
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Excellent
- Book Size:
- 351 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780813504247
- Publisher:
- N/A
- Date of Addition:
- 12/18/06
- Copyrighted By:
- Rutgers, the State University
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Children's Books, Teens, Literature and Fiction
- Grade Levels:
- Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
- Submitted By:
- Deborah Kent Stein
- Proofread By:
- Lena
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.