Villages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Caddoan Tribes West of the Mississippi
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"Villages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Caddoan Tribes West of the Mississippi" by David I. Bushnell, Jr. is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the history and living conditions of various Native American tribes that inhabited the vast territories west of the Mississippi River. It presents a detailed account of their villages, customs, and interactions with the environment, particularly focusing on the significant role of
the buffalo in their lives. The opening portion of the work introduces the historical and environmental context of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Caddoan tribes. It outlines the geographical area that these tribes occupied, extending from southern Arkansas to the Canadian boundary, and describes the diverse climates they experienced. Bushnell emphasizes the impact of the buffalo on these tribes, providing insights into their hunting practices, the construction of their villages, and their movements prompted by the buffalo's migratory patterns. Various references to historical accounts and illustrations help to establish a vivid picture of these tribes' lifestyles before modern changes diminished their traditional ways of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bushnell, David I. (David Ives), 1875-1941 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 23026216 |
| Title | Villages of the Algonquian, Siouan, and Caddoan Tribes West of the Mississippi |
| Credits |
Produced by Bryan Ness, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Indians of North America -- Dwellings |
| Subject | Siouan Indians |
| Subject | Algonquian Indians |
| Subject | Caddoan Indians |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37897 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Last Update | Jan 8, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 714 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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