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The Indian journals, 1859-62book chapter 1959 • Morgan, Lewis Henry
Delaware • North America > Eastern Woodlands
The material in this document was collected by the author in 1859 from the results of his own observations as well as from data supplied him by native informants. A picture of the 'acculturate...The Indian journals 1859-62book chapter 1959 • Morgan, Lewis Henry
Ojibwa • North America > Arctic and Subarctic
This source presents some interesting bits of information on clan affiliation, inheritance and burial customs of the Chippewa which the author obtained from two old native informants, who pres...The Indian journals 1859-62book chapter 1959 • Morgan, Lewis Henry
Crow • North America > Plains and Plateau
Most material for this source was obtained from Robert Meldrum, a trader for the American Fur Company who lived in Crow territory for most of his adult life and married into the tribe. Some ve...League of the Ho-De'-No-Sau-Nee or Iroquois. Vol. I.Book 1901 • Morgan, Lewis Henry & Lloyd, Herbert M.
Iroquois • North America > Eastern Woodlands
Morgan's extended personal contact with the Iroquois enabled him to produce this work that many regard the first true ethnography. Book I, entitled 'Structure of the League,' discusses Iroquoi...League of the Ho-De'-No-Sau-Nee or Iroquois. Vol. IIBook 1901 • Morgan, Lewis Henry & Lloyd, Herbert M.
Iroquois • North America > Eastern Woodlands
This, the second volume of Morgan's work on the Iroquois, discusses the material culture of the Iroquois, their language, and their system of trails. The latter part of the volume is composed ...