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  • Indian Linguistic Families Of America

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    The languages spoken by the pre-Columbian tribes of North America were many and diverse. Into the regions occupied by these tribes, travelers, traders, and missionaries have penetrated in advance of civilization, and civilization itself has marched across the continent at a rapid rate. Under these conditions the languages of the various tribes have received much study. Many extensive works have ... Read more

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  • Native American Studies (22 Book Collection)

    History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    This meticulously curated anthology, 'Native American Studies (22 Book Collection)', offers an expansive exploration into the rich tapestry of Native American history, culture, and lore through a diverse range of literary styles. From ethnographic accounts and historical narratives to insightful anthropological studies, the collection stands as a testament to the multifaceted nature of Native ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History of the Great Tribes, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi…

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Within the intricate tapestry of 'Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies,' readers are invited to explore a rich confluence of narratives and scholarly analyses that illuminate the diverse experiences and perspectives of Native American communities. The anthology traverses a broad spectrum of themes, from historical recounting and mythological exploration to ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History, Mythology, Ceremonies, Languages, and Indigenous Voices

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies gathers historical narratives, ethnographic observations, tribal traditions, linguistic inquiries, biographies, and documentary accounts into a capacious, if critically uneven, archive of Indigenous life in North America. Its range extends from creation stories and ceremonial practices to warfare, diplomacy, territorial ... Read more

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  • First Through The Grand Canyon

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    First Through the Grand Canyon captures the drama of Major John Wesley Powell's 1869–70 descent of the Colorado River, a journey into one of America's most feared and mysterious landscapes. Framed by Horace Kephart's introduction, it presents Powell as scientist, soldier, and one-armed explorer whose courage helped turn a rumored wilderness of whirlpools, hidden falls, and sacred warnings into a ... Read more

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  • Canyons of the Colorado

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    by John Wesley Powell ...
    John Wesley Powell was a U.S. soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first passage of European Americans through the Grand Canyon. Powell served as second director of the US Geological Survey ... Read more

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  • Canyons of the Colorado

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    "Canyons of the Colorado" is a captivating account of John Wesley Powell's daring exploration of the Colorado River and its majestic canyons. Powell, a one-armed Civil War veteran, led an expedition that traversed the uncharted waters of the Grand Canyon, documenting the breathtaking landscapes and geological formations. His narrative combines adventure with scientific observation, offering ... Read more

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  • Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians

    Unveiling the Spiritual Legacy of North American Tribes

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    In "Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians," John Wesley Powell presents a meticulous examination of the rich tapestry of indigenous beliefs and narratives that shape the spiritual landscape of Native American cultures. This work combines ethnographic observation with a critical analysis of myths, fables, and religious practices, reflected in Powell's clear and concise literary ... Read more

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  • Canyons of the Colorado

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    Series series Unabridged Start Publishing LLC
    John Wesley Powell was a U.S. soldier, geologist, explorer of the American West, and director of major scientific and cultural institutions. He is famous for the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, a three-month river trip down the Green and Colorado rivers that included the first passage of European Americans through the Grand Canyon. Powell served as second director of the US Geological Survey ... Read more

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  • Sixth Annual Report Of The Bureau Of Ethnology

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    Under J. W. Powell, this ambitious ethnological survey gathers archaeology, linguistics, folklore, and field observation into a single vivid record of Native American life. The Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology ranges from ancient Chiriqui art and Maya codices to Navajo ceremonies, Arctic survival, and the ceremonial worlds of the Zuñi, Osage, Haida, and many others. It is a work of ... Read more

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  • Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    In Sketch of the Mythology of the North American Indians, John Wesley Powell, a pioneering ethnologist and director of the Bureau of Ethnology, explores the rich and complex mythology of Native American tribes. This early work provides a structured examination of the diverse mythological narratives, symbols, and cultural beliefs of North American Indigenous peoples, with special attention to how ... Read more

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  • On Limitations to the Use of Some Anthropologic Data

    by John Wesley Powell ...
    On Limitations to the Use of Some Anthropologic Data by John Wesley Powell is a scholarly work that addresses the complexities and challenges of interpreting anthropological data within the context of scientific research and human diversity. Powell, a prominent explorer, geologist, and anthropologist, is best known for his expeditions in the American West and his efforts to promote the study of ... Read more

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