Societies Of The Crow, Hidatsa, And Mandan Indians

Societies of the Crow, Hidatsa, and Mandan Indians: Anthropological Papers of the American Museum of Natural History (1913) is a book written by Robert Harry Lowie. The book is a comprehensive study of the social structures, customs, and traditions of three Native American tribes - the Crow, Hidatsa, and Mandan Indians. The author has drawn from his extensive fieldwork and research to provide an in-depth analysis of the social organization, kinship systems, religious beliefs, and economic practices of these tribes. The book is divided into three parts, with each part focusing on a specific tribe. The first part deals with the Crow Indians, who were a nomadic tribe that lived in the Great Plains region of North America. The author examines their social organization, including their clan system, political structure, and religious beliefs. He also discusses their economic practices, such as hunting and trading.The second part of the book focuses on the Hidatsa Indians, who were a sedentary tribe that lived near the Missouri River in present-day North Dakota. The author explores their social organization, kinship systems, and religious beliefs. He also examines their agricultural practices, including their use of the Three Sisters (corn, beans, and squash) and their irrigation systems.The third part of the book deals with the Mandan Indians, who were also a sedentary tribe that lived near the Missouri River. The author examines their social organization, including their clan system, political structure, and religious beliefs. He also discusses their economic practices, such as trading and agriculture.Overall, Societies of the Crow, Hidatsa, and Mandan Indians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. The book provides a detailed and insightful analysis of the social structures and practices of these three tribes, and it is a testament to the author's extensive research and fieldwork.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.