The Translated Prophet (1868)

By John M. Lowrie

Book Overview

The Translated Prophet is a book written by John Marshall Lowrie and published in 1868. The book is a biography of the life of a Native American prophet named Neolin, also known as the Delaware Prophet. The biography is presented in the form of a narrative, which follows Neolin's life from his childhood to his death. The book begins by describing the Native American culture and society in which Neolin was born. It then goes on to detail Neolin's early life and his experiences as a prophet. Neolin's teachings and prophecies are also discussed in detail, as well as their impact on Native American society.As the title suggests, the book is a translation of Neolin's story from the original Delaware language into English. Lowrie worked closely with Native American translators to ensure the accuracy of the translation.Overall, The Translated Prophet provides a fascinating insight into the life and teachings of a significant figure in Native American history. It is an important historical document that sheds light on the culture and beliefs of Native American society during the colonial period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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: 1166608182
• ISBN13: 9781166608187
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"