The Lenape Stone; or, The Indian and the Mammoth by Henry C. Mercer
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"The Lenape Stone; or, The Indian and the Mammoth" by Henry C. Mercer is an archaeological treatise written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the discovery of a remarkable artifact known as the Lenape Stone, which features an intricate carving representing a battle between the native peoples of North America and a mammoth. The book addresses various controversies and discussions surrounding the stone’s authenticity and significance in the context
of Native American history and culture. At the start of this publication, the author recounts the discovery of the Lenape Stone by a farmer named Barnard Hansell in Pennsylvania in 1872. Hansell initially found a large piece of the stone while plowing, and after some years, he discovered the smaller fragment nearby. Eventually, the stone captured the attention of local historians, who presented it to a wider audience, igniting discussions about its origins and implications for understanding the prehistoric presence of Native Americans alongside these colossal creatures. The opening sets the stage for a broader examination of the stone's carvings, which juxtapose indigenous life and the fearsome mammoth, thereby framing a narrative that explores themes of myth, memory, and the rich tapestry of tribal history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mercer, Henry C., 1856-1930 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02015505 |
| Title | The Lenape Stone; or, The Indian and the Mammoth |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenape_Stone |
| Credits |
Produced by David Garcia, Paul Marshall, Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Picture-writing, Indian |
| Subject | Mammoths |
| Subject | Delaware Indians |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45853 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45853-3 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 623 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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