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The interpretation of some documentary evidence on Carib culture

Southwestern journal of anthropology • 5 • Published In 1949 • Pages: 379-392

By: Taylor, Douglas MacRae.

Abstract

This source is primarily a commentary on the summary of Carib culture presented by Irving Rouse in the HANDBOOK OF SOUTH AMERICAN INDIANS, Vol. 4 (see 5: Rouse). Taylor gives criticisms, corrections and additions to the Rouse article, quoting several of the early writers on the Carib and also citing the culture of the modern day Dominica Carib as authority for his statements. While this article adds little new material to the file, it is an aid in evaluating evidence from other authors who are apparently in disagreement.

HRAF PubDate

2005

Region

Middle America and the Caribbean

Sub Region

Caribbean

Document Type

article

Evaluation

Creator Type

Ethnologist

Document Rating

5: Excellent Primary Data

Analyst

George R. Bedell ; 1959

Field Date

ca. 1930-1937

Coverage Date

1635-1700

Coverage Place

Dominica

Notes

Douglas Taylor

Includes bibliographical references (p. 392)

LCCN

47005758

LCSH

Black Carib Indians