book chapter
The Yahgan: the life and thought of the water nomads of Cape Horn
Die Feuerland-Indianer [The Fuegian Indians] • II • Published In 1937 • Pages: HRAF: xv, 1471 [incomplete] [original: 365-1185, 1278-1499 ]
By: Gusinde, Martin, Schütze, Frieda.
Abstract
This work is a thorough presentation of the data gathered during three field trips. The work is enhanced by Gusinde's numerous and extensive quotes from and critical commentaries on previous writings. Gusinde established close rapport with the Yahgan, reflected by his role as a participant observer in the youth ceremony and KINA (men's society) celebrations. The sections that have been translated treat the economic, social and spiritual aspects of the culture; users should refer to the table of contents for an indication of the full scope of the content of this monograph. The sections that have not been translated deal primarily with the natural environment, a discussion of earlier authors and their works, a history of contact with Westerners, and a recounting of several myths. Gusinde was a professor at Catholic University of America.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2003
- Region
- South America
- Sub Region
- Southern South America
- Document Type
- book chapter
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- George R. Bedell ; 1961
- Field Date
- 1918-1924
- Coverage Date
- 1918-1924
- Coverage Place
- Tierra del Fuego, Chile
- Notes
- Martin Gusinde
- Translation of: [Die Yamana: vom Leben und Denken der Wassernormaden am Kap Hoorn]
- The original German text is not included
- This translation was also published in 1961 by HRAF Press in five volumes
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 1433-1438)
- Only pages 365-1185 and 1278-1499 have been translated
- Translated for the HRAF files by Frieda Schütze in 1961
- LCCN
- 61014933
- LCSH
- Yahgan Indians