Columbus, Ramon Pane and the Beginnings of American Anthropology

Columbus, Ramon Pane and the Beginnings of American Anthropology is a book written by Edward Gaylord Bourne. The book explores the early history of anthropology in America, focusing on the work of Christopher Columbus and his contemporary, Ramon Pane. Bourne delves into the methods and theories used by these two men to study the indigenous peoples they encountered on their voyages to the Americas. He also examines the impact of their work on subsequent generations of anthropologists, including Franz Boas and his followers. Throughout the book, Bourne highlights the complex relationships between European explorers, missionaries, and the native peoples they encountered, shedding light on the cultural clashes and misunderstandings that characterized this period of history. Overall, Columbus, Ramon Pane and the Beginnings of American Anthropology is a fascinating exploration of the early roots of anthropology in America, and a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the discipline.1906. This work is a treatise on the establishment of anthropology in America. Christopher Columbus not only revealed the field of this study to the world, but actually in person set on foot the first systematic study of American primitive custom, religion and folklore ever undertaken. He is in a sense therefore the founder of American anthropology. Friar Ramon Pane's work was considered the earliest detailed account of the legends and religious beliefs and practices of the long since extinct natives of Hayti.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.