First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution 1879-1880, Government Printing Office 1881
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Authors:
- Dorsey, James Owen
1848 - 1895
- Gatschet, Albert S. (Albert Samuel)
1832 - 1907
- Holden, Edward S. (Edward Singleton)
1846 - 1914
- Mallery, Garrick
1831 - 1894
- Pilling, James Constantine
1846 - 1895
- Powell, John Wesley
1834 - 1902
- Riggs, Stephen Return
1812 - 1883
- Royce, Charles C.
1845 - 1923
- Yarrow, H. C. (Harry Crécy)
1840 - 1929
About this book
In the late 19th century, as the United States grappled with its identity amidst rapid expansion and cultural change, the "First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution 1879-1880" by John Wesley Powell emerged as a pivotal document. This comprehensive report not only outlines the Bureau's mission to document Native American cultures but also emphasizes the importance of scientific research in understanding human diversity. With a focus on ethnographic studies and the preservation of indigenous knowledge, this government publication is essential for students, civic activists, and historians alike. Delve into the intricate tapestry of North American anthropology and witness the early efforts to catalog unalienable rights of diverse peoples.
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