Some Observations on the Ethnography and Archaeology of the American Aborigines (1846) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161698763)

""Observations on the Ethnography and Archaeology of the American Aborigines"" is a book written by Samuel George Morton in 1846. It is a comprehensive study of the physical and cultural characteristics of various Native American tribes. The book is divided into three parts. The first part discusses the physical characteristics of the American aborigines, including their stature, skull shape, and skin color. The second part focuses on their cultural practices, such as their religious beliefs, social customs, and artistic expressions. The third part is dedicated to the archaeology of the aborigines, including their tools, weapons, and other artifacts. Morton's work was groundbreaking in its time, as it provided a detailed and scientific analysis of the Native American peoples. Today, it is considered a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history and culture of the American aborigines.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: Samuel George Morton
ISBN-10: 1161698760
ISBN-13: 9781161698763
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 24
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.79lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d