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Traditions Of The Caddo: Collected Under The Auspices Of The Carnegie Institution Of Washington

Traditions Of The Caddo: Collected Under The Auspices Of The Carnegie Institution Of Washington

Dorsey, George A.

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Native American HistoryAnthropologyMythology & Folklore

ISBN10: 1430466510
ISBN13: 9781430466512
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jan 17 2007
Pages: 140
Weight: 0.47
Height: 0.33 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
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Native American cultures were under threat from colonization and assimilation.Traditions of the Caddo is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the culture and traditions of the Caddo people, as well as the broader history of Native American cultures in the United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.

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