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 that explores the history of anthropology in America. The book focuses on the work of Christopher Columbus and Ramon Pane, a Spanish monk who accompanied Columbus on his second voyage to the Americas in 1493. Pane was one of the first Europeans to live among the indigenous peoples of the Caribbean and wrote extensively about their customs, beliefs, and way of life.Bourne examines Pane's writings in detail and argues that they represent the beginnings of American anthropology. He also explores the ways in which Pane's work influenced later anthropologists, including Franz Boas and his students. The book provides a fascinating look at the early history of anthropology in America and the role that Columbus and Pane played in shaping our understanding of indigenous peoples.Overall, Columbus, Ramon Pane and the Beginnings of American Anthropology is a well-researched and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of anthropology, the early history of America, and the interactions between indigenous peoples and European explorers.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.