The Venerable Mayhews And The Aboriginal Indians Of Martha's Vineyard (1874)

By William Allen Hallock and Experience Mayhew

Book Overview

The Venerable Mayhews And The Aboriginal Indians Of Martha�������s Vineyard (1874) is a book written by William Allen Hallock. The book provides a detailed account of the relationship between the Mayhew family, who were the first English settlers on Martha's Vineyard, and the native Wampanoag people who lived there. The Mayhews were known for their efforts to convert the Wampanoag to Christianity and the book explores their interactions with the native people. The book also provides a history of the Wampanoag people and their culture, as well as the impact of European settlement on their way of life. The author draws on a variety of sources including historical documents, personal letters, and interviews with descendants of the Mayhew family and the Wampanoag people. The Venerable Mayhews And The Aboriginal Indians Of Martha�������s Vineyard (1874) is a fascinating look at the early history of Martha's Vineyard and the complex relationship between the Mayhews and the Wampanoag people.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: 112004233X
• ISBN13: 9781120042330
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"