Our Life Among The Iroquois Indians (1892)

By Harriet S. Caswell

Book Overview

""Our Life Among The Iroquois Indians"" is a memoir written by Harriet S. Caswell in 1892. The book recounts the author's experiences living among the Iroquois people in upstate New York during the mid-19th century. Caswell and her family moved to the area in 1843, and for the next several years, they lived in close proximity to the Iroquois community. The book provides a detailed account of daily life among the Iroquois, including their customs, traditions, and beliefs. Caswell describes their homes, clothing, and food, as well as their social and economic structures. She also provides insights into the Iroquois' relationship with the natural world, including their hunting and fishing practices, as well as their spiritual beliefs.Throughout the book, Caswell also reflects on her own experiences living among the Iroquois, including her relationships with individual members of the community. She describes the challenges of adapting to a new way of life, as well as the joys and rewards of building relationships with the Iroquois people.Overall, ""Our Life Among The Iroquois Indians"" provides a unique and insightful perspective on the Iroquois way of life during the mid-19th century, as well as the experiences of a non-native person living among them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164099205
• ISBN13: 9781164099208
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 358 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"