Bøger af George A. Dorsey

A collection of American Indian folklore. With the help of a Witchita interpreter, this work gathers 60 tales from the Wichitas living in Oklahoma, and arranges them according to the first period, the creation, the second period, transformations, and the third period, the present.

The Caddoan tribes, found along the Red River and its tributaries, practiced agriculture long before they hunted buffalo. The tales collected for this book, first published in 1905, reflect the women's horticultural practices, village life distinguished by conical grass lodges, family and social relationships, connection to nature, and ceremonies.

""Traditions of the Caddo"" is a book that documents the cultural and historical traditions of the Caddo people, a Native American tribe that has lived in the southern Great Plains for centuries. The book was collected under the auspices of the Carnegie Institution of Washington by George A. Dorsey, an American anthropologist who specialized in the study of Native American cultures.The book contains a wealth of information about the Caddo people, including their history, social structure, religious beliefs, and daily life. It includes detailed descriptions of their customs and traditions, such as their ceremonies, dances, and songs, as well as their art, crafts, and technology.The book is based on field research conducted by Dorsey and his team, who spent several years living among the Caddo people and studying their way of life. The research was conducted in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, a time when many Native American cultures were under threat from colonization and assimilation.""Traditions of the Caddo"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the culture and traditions of the Caddo people, as well as the broader history of Native American cultures in the United States. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history, anthropology, or cultural studies.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.

Anthropologists George A. Dorsey and Alfred L. Kroeber joined forces to record and preserve the rich cultural traditions of the Arapaho Indians, long split into two bands. Traditions of the Arapaho, first published in 1903, is the result of their collaboration.

Originally published in 1906, The Pawnee Mythology preserves 148 tales of the Pawnee Indians, who farmed and hunted and lived in earth-covered lodges along the Platte River in Nebraska. These stories were generally told during intermissions of sacred ceremonies. Many were accompanied by music.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

"First published in 1928 by George Allen and Unwin Ltd"--Title page verso.