A Canoe Journey from the Big Beaver to the Tuscarawas in 1773: A Travel Diary of John Heckewaelder - Hardcover

""A Canoe Journey From The Big Beaver To The Tuscarawas In 1773: A Travel Diary Of John Heckewaelder"" is a historical travel diary written by John Gottlieb Ernestus Heckewaelder. The book documents Heckewaelder's journey by canoe from the Big Beaver River to the Tuscarawas River in 1773. The diary provides a firsthand account of the landscape, wildlife, and Native American tribes encountered during the journey. Heckewaelder describes the customs and traditions of the Native American tribes he meets, including the Delaware, Shawnee, and Wyandot. The book also offers insights into the relationships between the Native American tribes and European settlers during this period of history. Heckewaelder's observations shed light on the impact of European colonization on the indigenous peoples of North America. Overall, ""A Canoe Journey From The Big Beaver To The Tuscarawas In 1773: A Travel Diary Of John Heckewaelder"" is an important historical document that provides a unique perspective on early American history and the interactions between Native American tribes and European settlers.Article From The Ohio State Archaeological And Historical Quarterly V61, No. 3, July, 1952.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.