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Description

This 1671 copper engraving, from Arnoldus Montanus's De Nieuwe en Onbekende Weereld, depicts a fortified settlement of the Susquehannock tribe in Virginia. The illustration shows a collection of structures surrounded by a palisade fence, with various activities taking place within the compound. The settlement is nestled within a hilly and wooded landscape, indicative of the region's topography. The text below the image describes the origins and lifestyle of the Susquehannock people, their interactions with neighboring tribes and Europeans, and some cultural practices.

Condition Description
Etching and letterpress on 17th-century laid paper.