In Elias Johnson's 'Legends, Traditions and Laws of the Iroquois & History of the Tuscarora Indians', readers are taken on a journey through the rich cultural heritage of the Iroquois people. Johnson delves into the myths, rituals, and societal norms of the Iroquois, painting a vivid picture of their way of life. His prose is both informative and engaging, making this book a valuable resource for those interested in Native American culture and history. The book also provides insights into the legal systems of the Iroquois, shedding light on a lesser-known aspect of their civilization. Johnson's meticulous research and attention to detail are evident throughout the text, adding depth and credibility to his accounts.Overall, the book serves as a comprehensive and enlightening exploration of the Iroquois culture and history. Elias Johnson, a noted historian and expert on Native American studies, brings his passion for the subject to life in this captivating work. As a member of the Tuscarora tribe himself, Johnson's personal connection to the material shines through in his writing, adding authenticity and depth to the narrative. 'Legends, Traditions and Laws of the Iroquois & History of the Tuscarora Indians' is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Iroquois people and their fascinating traditions.

This is a historical analysis of the oral legends and the society of the Iroquois. Among all the Native American tribes, the Iroquois people are some of the most well documented Native Americans in history. Indigenous to the northeast region of what is now the United States and parts of Canada, they were among some of the earliest contacts Europeans had with the native tribes. And yet they have remained a constant source of mystery. The name "Iroquois", like many Native American tribal names, is not a name the people knew themselves by, but a word applied to them by their enemies the Huron, who called them "Iroquo" (rattlesnake) as an insult. The French later added the suffix "ois." Moreover, the Iroquois are not even a single tribe but a confederation of several different tribal nations that include the Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga, Mohawk, Cayuga and the Tuscarora, who didn't become part of the union until the early 1700's. The name Haudenosaunee (pronounced "ho-den-oh-SHO-nee") is the name the people use for themselves, which translates as "the People of the Longhouse." They are also commonly known as the Six Nations.Despite their own cultural differences, the nations that comprised the Iroquois Confederacy established their political dominance across much of America's East Coast and Midwest through conquest, and it is that aspect which has perhaps best endured among Americans in terms of the Iroquois' legacy. European settlers who came into contact with the Mohawks in the Northeast certainly learned to respect their combat skills, to the point that there were literally bounties on the Mohawks' heads, with scalps fetching money for colonists who succeeded in slaying them and carrying away the "battle prize".

The present Tuscarora Indians, the once powerful and gifted nation, after their expulsion from the South, came North, and were initiated in the confederacy of the Iroquois. People who formerly held under their jurisdiction the largest portion of the Eastern States, now dwell as dependent nations, subject to the guardianship and supervision of a people who displaced their forefathers. Our numbers, the circumstances of our past history and present condition, and more especially the relation in which we stand to the people of the United States, suggest many important questions concerning our future destiny.

Here is a wonderful book written by a Native American for the general public who have a genuine interest in the true story of the Indian. Legends, Traditions, and Laws of the Iroquois, or Six Nations, and History of the Tuscarora Indians was written by Elias Johnson a native Tuscarora Chief. Johnson has written this book in the hope of establishing a better relationship between his race and the white man. Elias Johnson says he is able to understand the people he writes about because as he says in his preface. ¿I was born and brought up by Tuscarora Indian parents on their Reservation in the Town of Lewiston, N.Y. From my childhood up was naturally inquisitive and delighted in thrilling stories, which led me to frequent the old people of my childhood's days, and solicited them to relate the old Legends and their Traditions, which they always delighted to do. I have sat by their fireside and heard them, and thus they were instilled upon my young mind.¿ Johnson describes characteristics, traits, customs and life in the Indian tribes.

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