William Jones

William Jones: Indian, Cowboy, American Scholar and Anthropologist in the Field is a biography written by Henry Milner Rideout that tells the story of William Jones, a man who lived a fascinating life full of adventure and intellectual pursuits. Jones was born in 1871 in Virginia and was of both Native American and European descent. As a young man, he worked as a cowboy in the American West and later served in the Spanish-American War.Jones was also a scholar and anthropologist, and he spent much of his life studying the cultures and languages of Native American tribes. He became an expert in the field and was known for his groundbreaking work on the Ojibwe language. Jones was also a gifted writer and wrote several books about his experiences and research.Rideout's biography explores Jones's life in detail, from his early years as a cowboy to his later years as a respected scholar. The book draws on a range of sources, including Jones's own writings and interviews with people who knew him. It provides a vivid portrait of a remarkable man who lived at the intersection of different cultures and who made important contributions to the study of Native American culture and language. Overall, William Jones: Indian, Cowboy, American Scholar and Anthropologist in the Field is a fascinating and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in American history.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.