The Seri Indians. (1898 N 17 / 1895-1896 (pages 1-344*))
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Authors:
- Hewitt, J. N. B. (John Napoleon Brinton)
1859 - 1937
- McGee, W J
1853 - 1912
About this book
In the late 19th century, as the U.S. grappled with its expanding frontiers, W. J. McGee's "The Seri Indians" emerges as a pivotal scientific document. This extensive study delves into the unique cultural practices and social structures of the Seri Indians, a tribe residing on Tiburon Island and parts of Sonora, Mexico. Highlighting their intricate relationship with the Gulf of California and detailing their unalienable rights to their ancestral lands, McGee provides invaluable insights into a community often overlooked by contemporary scholarship. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this work not only preserves the Seri's heritage but also challenges readers to reflect on indigenous rights and identity in a rapidly changing world. Discover the depth of the Seri experience through McGee’s meticulous observations.
