American Philosophical Society
An enquiry into the origin of the population of America from the old continent, [ca. 1820]
Vater, Johann Severin,1771-182
Mss.572.97.V45d
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1 volume(s)
1 translation, 184 p.
Circa 1820
This work was translated by Peter S. Du Ponceau from Vater's "Untersuchungen über Amerikas Bevölkerung aus dem alten Kontinente" (Leipzig, 1810). It was Du Ponceau's opinion that Vater was moved to write this book by Benjamin Smith Barton's "New Views of the Origin of the Tribes and Nations of America," which Vater often quoted. Contains bibliographical notes.
1 translation, 184 p.
LH-MV-E-10
English .
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Existence and Location of Copies note
This volume is also available on microfilm (Film 1285).
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Presented by Peter S. Du Ponceau, 1840; accessioned, 1900 (5365).
Biographical/Historical note
Johann Severin Vater was a German theologian and philologist.
Related Materials
A copy of Vater's 1810 German text may also be found in the American Philosophical Society Library (572.97/V45).
Early American History Note
This volume contains Peter DuPonceau's translation of Johann Vater's analysis of the origins of Amerindians.
Population -- History.
America -- Antiquities.
Manuscript Essays
Native America
Du Ponceau, Peter Stephen, 1760-1844
Barton, Benjamin Smith, 1766-1815