Eighth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1886-1887, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891

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In a period marked by rapid expansion and cultural exchange, the "Eighth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1886-1887" emerges as a pivotal document in understanding the anthropology of North American Indigenous peoples. Authored by J. W. Powell, this report meticulously details the Bureau's groundbreaking research, including extensive field studies and the documentation of diverse tribal languages and customs. With a focus on the preservation of cultural heritage and the scientific approach to ethnology, this government publication is essential for students, civic activists, and historians alike. Explore the intricate tapestry of Indigenous life through the lens of 19th-century scholarship, and gain insights into the foundational work that shaped modern anthropology.

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