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About The Book: Zeisberger's Indian Dictionary is a comprehensive resource on the Delaware (Lenape) language, also offering insights into the languages and cultures of other indigenous tribes in the northeastern U.S. More than just a dictionary, it blends linguistic, cultural, and missionary elements from Zeisberger’s work with Native peoples. The dictionary served as a tool for Christianizing Native Americans while also documenting and preserving their languages, customs, and traditions, reflecting Zeisberger's dual mission of religious outreach and cultural preservation. About The Author: David Zeisberger (1721–1808) was a Moravian missionary who dedicated much of his life to working with Native American tribes in the Thirteen Colonies, Ohio, and Ontario. His contributions included producing religious texts and dictionaries in Native languages, primarily focusing on the Lenape (Delaware) and Iroquoian tribes. Zeisberger's work spanned over six decades, including a significant role in establishing Christian communities among Native peoples. He faced adversity during the American Revolution, including his arrest by British authorities and witnessing the Gnadenhutten Massacre, where many of his converts were killed. His legacy is preserved in numerous books, diaries, and linguistic works. The Title 'Zeisberger's Indian Dictionary written/authored/edited by David Zeisberger', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789367806395 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 254 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Dictionary. Size of the book is 21.59 x 27.94 cms.