David Cusick's Sketches of ancient history of the Six Nations
Subtitle: comprising, first, a tale of the foundation of the great island (now North America), the two infants born, and the creation of the universe. Second, a real account of the early settlers of North America, and their dissentions. Third, origin of the kingdom of the Five Nations, which was called a long house: the wars, fierce animals, &c.
Edition: 2d ed. of 7,000 copies, embelished with 4 engravings.
Publisher: Cooley & Lothrop, printers]
Published: 1828
Place of publication: Tuscarora Village, Lewiston, Niagra Co; [Lockport. N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 36
Subjects: Iroquois Indians -- History.; Iroquois Indians -- Folklore.; Iroquois mythology.
Genres: Folklore.
Notes: Also available in digital form on the Library of Congress Web site.
This copy has only two plates, of which one has title: "The flying head put to flight by a woman parching acorns." The other plate, without title in this edition, is called in the 3rd edition, Lockport, 1848, "Stonish giants."