Footprints of the Red Men Indian geographical names in the valley of Hudson's river, the valley of the Mohawk, and on the Delaware: their location and the probable meaning of some of them.

"Footprints of the Red Men" by Edward Manning Ruttenber is a historical study that highlights the Native American origins and implications of place names in the Hudson River, Mohawk, and Delaware valleys. The book examines the value of these geographical names as windows into the past, revealing information about the history, culture, and relationship these indigenous people had with the land. It addresses how variations in dialects and transcription issues by European settlers made it difficult to preserve and comprehend the original meanings of the words. The author seeks to uncover these original meanings and their connection to the land that allows the reader to gain a deeper understanding of the natural world and historical experiences of the region's indigenous peoples.