Abenakis Chief Joseph Laurent

Joseph Laurent (1839-1917) was an Abenaki Chief, author, entrepreneur and teacher. While Laurent is known for leading the Abenaki reserve of Odanak as well as establishing a trading post in Interval, New Hampshire, he is most recognized as the author of New Familiar Abenakis and English Dialogues . Published in 1884, the book would serve as Laurent's crowning achievement-being the first dictionary to translate the Abenaki language to English as well as being one of the first literary...See more

Joseph Laurent (1839-1917) was an Abenaki Chief, author, entrepreneur and teacher. While Laurent is known for leading the Abenaki reserve of Odanak as well as establishing a trading post in Interval, New Hampshire, he is most recognized as the author of New Familiar Abenakis and English Dialogues . Published in 1884, the book would serve as Laurent's crowning achievement-being the first dictionary to translate the Abenaki language to English as well as being one of the first literary productions of the Abenaki tribe in general. See less