North American Indians
North American Indians by George Catlin, published by Penguin Books in 1996, offers a detailed exploration of the diverse native peoples of North America. Spanning the years 1831 to 1837, Catlin, an American ethnologist, traveled extensively across the continent, documenting the habits, customs, and modes of life of various tribes, including the Muskogee, Lakota, and Comanche. This edition contains 522 pages and is presented in English.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of observations and sketches that reflect Catlin’s extensive fieldwork among the indigenous populations. The book delves into the history and social structures of these communities, providing insights into their interactions with the environment and each other. With a focus on ethnic studies and social science, North American Indians serves as a significant resource for those interested in the history of the United States and Native American studies.
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From 1831 to 1837, George Catlin, American ethnologist, travelled extensively among the native peoples of North America – from the Muskogee and Miccosukee Creeks of the Southeast to the Lakota, Mandan, and Pawnee of the West, and from the Winnebagos and Menominees of the North to the Comanches of eastern Texas. Studying their habits, customs and mode of life, Catlin made numerous notes and sketches. The results were published in two volumes of work in 1840.
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