Societies And Ceremonial Associations In The Oglala Division Of The Teton-Dakota (1912)

Societies and Ceremonial Associations in the Oglala Division of the Teton-Dakota is a book written by anthropologist Clark Wissler in 1912. The book is a detailed study of the social and ceremonial practices of the Oglala division of the Teton-Dakota tribe, who were a Native American people living in the Great Plains region of North America.The book provides a comprehensive overview of the different societies and associations within the Oglala division, including the warrior societies, the medicine societies, and the buffalo societies. Wissler describes the rituals, ceremonies, and beliefs associated with these groups, as well as their organization and leadership structures.Wissler's study is based on extensive fieldwork conducted among the Oglala division during the early 20th century. He provides detailed descriptions of the physical and social environment in which the Oglala lived, as well as their economic and political systems.Overall, Societies and Ceremonial Associations in the Oglala Division of the Teton-Dakota is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the social and cultural practices of Native American peoples, as well as for scholars of anthropology and ethnography.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.