The Pamunkey Indians of Virginia (Classic Reprint)

Pollard, Jno; Garland

ISBN 10: 1332175236 / ISBN 13: 9781332175239

Published by Forgotten Books, London, 2018

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A very crisp and clean used copy; almost new and unread condition; gift quality! Red and white wrapper with black and gold lettering. 24 very clean unmarked and uncreased informative and historical pages nicely enhanced by black and white photographs and illustrations! "The leading tribe of the Powhatan confederacy was that from which Pamunkey river in eastern Virginia takes its name. Strongest in numbers, this tribe has also proved strongest in vitality; a few trifling remnants and a few uncertain and feeble strains of blood only remain of the other tribes, but the Pamunkey Indians, albeit with modified manners, impoverished blood, and much-dimmed prestige, are still rep resented on the original hunting ground by a lineal remnant of the original tribe. The language of Powhatan and his contemporaries is lost among their descendants; the broad realm of early days is reduced to a few paltry acres; the very existence of the tribe is hardly known throughout the state and the country; yet in Some degree the old pride of blood and savage aristocracy persist-and it is undoubtedly to these characteristics that the present existence of the Pamunkey tribe is to be ascribed.".

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Pamunkey Indians of Virginia (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books, London
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332175236
• ISBN 13: 9781332175239
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: Reprint
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Desmond

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Synopsis

Discover the Pamunkey Indians of Virginia and their enduring culture, governance, and daily life.

This nonfiction book presents a detailed look at the Pamunkey people, blending historical context with descriptions of their homes, church life, language remnants, and traditional crafts. It covers how the tribe organizes itself, its relationship with the state, and how laws guide community life, from marriage rules to road maintenance. You’ll also read about subsistence, trade, and how the tribe meets needs through hunting, fishing, farming, and small-scale commerce.

- A close look at daily life, housing, church, and preferred ways of living.
- Language notes and historical word lists that illuminate cultural roots.
- Family leadership, council roles, and an unusual voting method using corn and beans.
- Tribal laws, governance, and the interaction with state authority.

Ideal for readers of social history, ethnology, and Native American studies who want concrete insights into a historical community and its legal framework.