Ethnography And Philology Of The Hidatsa Indians

""Ethnography and Philology of the Hidatsa Indians"" is a comprehensive study of the Hidatsa tribe, written by Washington Matthews, a prominent ethnographer and philologist of the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the Hidatsa people's history, culture, religion, language, and customs, as well as their interactions with neighboring tribes and European settlers. Matthews draws on extensive fieldwork, interviews with Hidatsa elders, and linguistic analysis to document the tribe's way of life, including their agricultural practices, hunting and fishing techniques, and social organization. The book also includes a grammar and dictionary of the Hidatsa language, making it an invaluable resource for linguists and scholars of Native American studies. Overall, ""Ethnography and Philology of the Hidatsa Indians"" is a seminal work in the field of anthropology and a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of North America's indigenous peoples.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.