William Penn's Own Account of the Lenni Lenape or Delaware Indians, Tercentenary Edition

by William Penn, Albert Cook Myers (Introduction)

In 1683, ten months after his arrival in America, William Penn wrote this now-famous sketch of Lenni Lenape Society. An acute observer, he was interested in all facets of Indian culture, and his account ranges from descriptions of the Indians' daily lives through discussions of their religious and moral views. Penn interpreted their mode of living with understanding, sympathy and, on occasion, even wistful envy. This edition includes the texts of several early Indian treaties and related documents.

Genres: History, Native American

96 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1981

About the author

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William Penn was an English real estate entrepreneur, philosopher, and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania. He was an early champion of democracy and a prominent Quaker.

On November 28, 1984 William Penn and his second wife, Hannah Callowhill Penn became Honorary Citizens of the United States, upon an Act of Congress by Presidential Proclamation 5284.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really nice little book. Mostly first hand accounts of dealings with the Native Americans. Has several letters about the creation of Bucks County, Pennsylvania.