The Cornplanter Memorial

Snowden, James Ross, 1809-1878Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 175K words
Chapters: 18

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Cornplanter Memorial by James Ross SnowdenAuthor: Snowden, James Ross, 1809-1878,Language: English, Class: E011: History: America: America, Release Date: Jun 16, 2016

Editor's review

This book is James Ross Snowden's memorial volume on Cornplanter, a public-domain source in American history. As a commemorative text, it preserves historical memory associated with this Seneca leader and offers reference value for understanding relations between early Native Americans and colonists and the new nation. Available as a free Project Gutenberg ebook, it is easy to obtain at no cost and suits supplementary reading in American history and Native American studies, as well as casual browsing by readers interested in the history of the Iroquois Confederacy and the Seneca. Note that it is a commemorative text from a particular era, not a modern scholarly monograph; readers should compare it with other sources and remain aware of its standpoint and period limitations. Overall, the book is short and best used as supporting material for topical reading rather than as an introductory general history.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers studying early Native American history and the history of the Seneca
Those interested in Native American–colonist relations around the American Revolution
History students needing public-domain sources for supplementary topical reading
General readers who enjoy free ebooks and are open to primary documents

Not a good fit for

Readers seeking modern scholarly overviews and critical analysis
Casual readers looking for light stories or fiction
Readers without English reading ability and without translation aids

Reading tips

Learn the basic background of Cornplanter and the Seneca before entering the text to reduce comprehension barriers.
Treat it as a historical source rather than a settled account, and read it against other works on Native American history.
Note the author's commemorative stance and wording, and record the period attitudes they reflect.
Given its brevity, read it in one or two sittings and afterward organize the relationships among figures and key events.

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FAQ

Is this a complete work of historical research?

No. It is a commemorative text focused on preserving historical memory related to Cornplanter rather than a systematic modern scholarly study. Readers should treat it as a historical source or topical material and compare it with other works for a fuller picture.

What background knowledge do I need to read it?

It helps to first understand the basic situation of Native American tribes around the American Revolution and the Seneca's place within the Iroquois Confederacy. With that background, the people and events in the text are easier to follow; without any, start with one or two general introductions.

Is it suitable as an introductory text?

Not really. It is aimed at readers who already have some interest in American history and carries the commemorative flavor of a particular era. To build an overall framework first, start with a modern general history of Native Americans, then return to this memorial volume as a supplement.

Anything to note about reading the electronic edition?

This is a free English public-domain ebook released by Project Gutenberg. Note the edition information and formatting, and look up names of people and tribes as needed; as a public-domain text it lacks modern annotations and introductions, so supplement background material yourself where necessary.

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About the author

Snowden, James Ross, 1809-1878 Author · American · 1809–1878

James Ross Snowden (1809–1878) was an American Director of the Mint and a numismatist. Public information about him is limited, and details of his life are largely unavailable; the two roles above are the main facts that can be confirmed. Drawing on his practical experience at the mint, he directed his research toward coins and weights and measures, and left related writings. His representative work, The Cornplanter Memorial, is a commemorative piece centered on the memorial to Cornplanter, a Seneca leader of the Iroquois, reflecting his interest in early American historical figures and public memory. One work by him is currently held in the collection. Overall, Snowden's writing rests on practical experience and the arrangement of historical sources, spanning currency systems and historical commemoration, and may serve readers studying nineteenth-century American numismatics and weights and measures.