1851 – Indians of Connecticut – de Forest | First Edition Illustrated with Folding Map

John de Forest’s History of the Indians of Connecticut is one of the best sources on Native American Indian tribes of New England. It describes the lifestyle, culture, and social and religious customs of various tribes including the Quinnipiacs, Pequots, Mohegans, Wepawaugs, and many others. It should be noted that notable American resources consider this work to be the “best account of these tribes” (Howes). It also covers wars with these tribes as well as local Connecticut laws that were put in place concerning Indians.

This rare first edition includes the oft-lacking folding frontispiece map.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: History of the Indians of Connecticut from the Earliest Known Period to 1850
• Author(s): John W. De Forest
• Publisher: Hartford: Wm. Jas. Hamersley
• Edition: First edition, 1851.
• Binding: Original cloth
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Size:  8.5in x 5.5in (21.5cm x 14cm)
• Collation: xxvi, 509, [1]
• Illustrations: 6 engraved plates, folding frontispiece map
• Contents Include:
  • Quinnipiacs, Mohegans, Wepawaugs, Pequots
  • Colonial and state laws concerning Native Americans
  • Accounts of regional wars and conflicts
  • Descriptions of social customs and religious life
• Reference(s): Howes D 231

Condition:

Very Good. Original cloth binding with light rubbing at corners, gilt spine titling intact. Binding is firm and secure. Pages are clean, unmarked, and free of foxing or staining. The fold-out map is complete, with no tears or repairs.

Why Collect This?

• Includes original folding map
• First edition in original publisher’s binding
• historical source on Connecticut tribes

Item Number: #29938