The History of the Five Indian Nations of Canada, Which Are Dependent on the Province of New York, and Are a Barrier between the English and French in that Part of the World, in Two Volumes (The Commonwealth Library)

lvi, 264, [2]; iii, [1], 387, [11] pp. 1902 reissue of mid-18th century work. Decorated cloth, top edges gilt. Fold-out map opposite title page of second volume. "The first general history of the Iroquois Indians. It was written to thwart the efforts of the French to monopolize the Fur Trade." (Goodspeed). Sabin 14275. Howes C-560: "First history of the Iroquois Confederation and first historical work printed in New York. "Colonial scholar and political leader, Cadwallader Colden was among the most learned American men of his time, and his history of the Iroquois tribes makes fascinating reading. The author discusses the religion, manners, customs, laws and forms of government of the confederacy of tribes composed of the Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Cayugas, and Senecas, and gives accounts of battles, treaties, and trade with these Indians up in 1689."