An Address, Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne or New Confederacy of the Iroquois Also, Genundewah, a Poem — Free Audiobook | OpenFreeBooks
An Address, Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne or New Confederacy of the Iroquois Also, Genundewah, a Poem
by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
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An Address, Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne or New Confederacy of the Iroquois Also, Genundewah, a Poem by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft presents a stirring 1845 speech delivered at the Third Annual Council of the New Confederacy of the Iroquois, paired with W. H. C. Hosmer’s complementary poem "Genundewah." Schoolcraft’s address explores the nature of American institutions, contrasting democratic popular will with European traditions of patronage while engaging with Iroquois political life and the duties of citizens in a young republic. Hosmer’s poem, read at the same occasion, adds lyrical reflection on Indigenous identity and cultural memory.
This historical speech and poetry collection captures a moment of cultural exchange in the mid-19th century, illuminating themes of nationhood, civic responsibility, literary culture, and Native–settler relations. The text offers archival insight into how intellectuals and Indigenous leaders negotiated authority and expression during a pivotal era of United States history.
Ideal for listeners interested in American history, Native American studies, political rhetoric, or historical non-fiction and poetry, this audiobook brings a rare primary-source voice to life for curious scholars and general listeners alike.
