Delaware Place Names

Delaware Place Names
Title Delaware Place Names PDF eBook
Author L. W. Heck
Publisher
Pages 136
Release 1966
Genre Delaware
ISBN

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Delaware's Forgotten Folk

Delaware's Forgotten Folk
Title Delaware's Forgotten Folk PDF eBook
Author C. A. Weslager
Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press
Pages 246
Release 2012-07-05
Genre Social Science
ISBN 0812208080

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"It is offered not as a textbook nor as a scientific discussion, but merely as reading entertainment founded on the life history, social struggle, and customs of a little-known people."—From the Preface C. A. Weslager's Delaware's Forgotten Folk chronicles the history of the Nanticoke Indians and the Cheswold Moors, from John Smith's first encounter with the Nanticokes along the Kuskakarawaok River in 1608, to the struggles faced by these uniquely multiracial communities amid the racial and social tensions of mid-twentieth-century America. It explores the legend surrounding the origin of the two distinct but intricately intertwined groups, focusing on how their uncommon racial heritage—white, black, and Native American—shaped their identity within society and how their traditional culture retained its significance into their present. Weslager's demonstrated command of available information and his familiarity with the people themselves bespeak his deep respect for the Moor and Nanticoke communities. What began as a curious inquiry into the overlooked peoples of the Delaware River Valley developed into an attentive and thoughtful study of a distinct group of people struggling to remain a cultural community in the face of modern opposition. Originally published in 1943, Delaware's Forgotten Folk endures as one of the fundamental volumes on understanding the life and history of the Nanticoke and Moor peoples.

Indian Place-names in Delaware

Indian Place-names in Delaware
Title Indian Place-names in Delaware PDF eBook
Author Arthur Ray Dunlap
Publisher
Pages 98
Release 1950
Genre Names, Geographical
ISBN

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The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States

The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States
Title The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States PDF eBook
Author Henry Gannett
Publisher
Pages 342
Release 1905
Genre Names, Geographical
ISBN

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Indian Placenames in America

Indian Placenames in America
Title Indian Placenames in America PDF eBook
Author Sandy Nestor
Publisher McFarland
Pages 469
Release 2015-05-07
Genre Social Science
ISBN 0786493399

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The American Indians have lost much of their land over the years, but their legacy is evident in the many places around the United States that have Indian names. Countless placenames have, however, been corrupted over time, and numerous placenames have similar spellings but different meanings. This reference work is a reprint in one combined volume of the two-volume set published by McFarland in 2003 and 2005. Volume One covers the name origins and histories of cities, towns and villages in the United States that have Indian names. It is arranged alphabetically by state, then alphabetically by city, town or village name. Additional data include population figures and county names. Probable Indian placenames with no certain origin also receive entries, and as much history as possible is provided about those locations. Volume Two covers more than 1400 rivers, lakes, mountains and other natural features in the United States with Indian names. It is arranged by state, and then alphabetically by natural feature. Counties are provided for most entries, with multiple counties listed for some entries where appropriate. In addition to name origins and meanings, geophysical data such as the heights of mountains and lengths of waterways are indicated.

Dutch and Swedish Place-names in Delaware

Dutch and Swedish Place-names in Delaware
Title Dutch and Swedish Place-names in Delaware PDF eBook
Author Arthur Ray Dunlap
Publisher
Pages 80
Release 1956
Genre Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN

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Indian Local Names

Indian Local Names
Title Indian Local Names PDF eBook
Author Stephen Gill Boyd
Publisher
Pages 96
Release 1885
Genre Names, Geographic
ISBN

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