An Introduction To The Mortuary Customs Of The North American Indians (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169252219)

""An Introduction To The Mortuary Customs Of The North American Indians"" by C.H. Yarrow is a comprehensive guide to the funerary practices of various indigenous tribes in North America. The book delves into the cultural and spiritual significance of death and burial, as well as the ways in which different tribes mourned and honored their deceased loved ones. Yarrow draws from his own experiences as a medical officer in the United States Army, as well as his extensive research and fieldwork among Native American communities. The book covers a wide range of topics, including burial rituals, mourning customs, and the use of grave goods and offerings. Yarrow also discusses the role of shamans and other spiritual leaders in guiding the souls of the departed to the afterlife. Overall, ""An Introduction To The Mortuary Customs Of The North American Indians"" provides a fascinating insight into the rich and diverse cultural heritage of North America's indigenous peoples, and sheds light on the complex relationship between death, spirituality, and community.""Two such mounds have been described already in the county of Perry. Others have been found in various parts of the country. There is one at least in the vicinity of Licking River, not many miles from Newark. There is another on a branch of Hargus's Creek, a few miles to the northeast of Circleville. There were several not very far from the town of Chillicothe. If these mounds were sometimes used as cemeteries of distinguished persons, they were also used as monuments with a view of perpetuating the recollection of some great transaction or event. In the former not more generally than one or two skeletons are found; in the latter none.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: C. H. Yarrow
ISBN-10: 1169252214
ISBN-13: 9781169252219
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 124
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.96lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.31d