Memoir On The History Of The Celebrated Treaty Made By William Penn: With The Indians (1836)

""A Memoir On The History Of The Celebrated Treaty Made By William Penn: With The Indians"" is a historical account of the treaty made by William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, with the Native American tribes in the 17th century. The book is written by Peter Stephen Du Ponceau, a prominent lawyer and linguist who was involved in the early legal and cultural interactions between the European settlers and the Native Americans. The memoir provides a detailed description of the treaty negotiations, the cultural differences between the two groups, and the impact of the treaty on the history of the United States. It also includes translations of the original treaty documents and discussions of the legal and linguistic issues involved in the negotiations. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the early history of the United States and the complex interactions between the European settlers and the Native American tribes.Under The Elm Tree At Shackamaxon, In The Year 1682.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.