The Iroquois Book of Rites by Horatio Hale
"The Iroquois Book of Rites" by Horatio Hale is an ethnological work edited in the late 19th century. The book discusses the traditional ceremonial practices of the Iroquois Confederacy, along with its history and sociopolitical structures, providing valuable insight into the customs and beliefs of this Native American group. At the start of the text, Hale outlines the significance of the Iroquois Book of Rites, stating its importance in revealing the historical
and ethnological background of the Iroquois people. The introductory chapters detail the geographic locations of the Iroquois nations in northeastern North America and the origins of their societal structures. It mentions the early historical encounters observed by European explorers and the political alliances, particularly the formation of a confederation aimed at ensuring peace and cooperation among the tribes. This foundational setup will be elaborated upon in succeeding chapters, possibly tracing the narratives of leaders like Hiawatha and the ceremonies involved in their governance and social organization. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hale, Horatio, 1817-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Iroquois Book of Rites |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Thomas Hutchinson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 61.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Iroquois Indians |
| Subject | Mohawk language -- Texts |
| Subject | Onondaga language -- Texts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8567 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-08567-8 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 15, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 728 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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