The Seminole Indians of Florida by Clay MacCauley
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"The Seminole Indians of Florida" by Clay MacCauley is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of the Seminole tribe, detailing their physical characteristics, clothing, social structure, family dynamics, and aspects of their daily life and culture. It serves as an informative report on a Native American group that had been largely overlooked and seeks to document their customs, behaviors, and societal organization. At
the start of the work, the author reflects on the challenges he faced during his research, including language barriers and logistical issues in accessing the Seminole communities. He notes the size of the population, which numbered 208 individuals at the time, and details their distinct settlements throughout Florida. The opening chapters set the tone for a comprehensive examination of the Seminole, beginning with descriptions of personal traits such as physique and attire before moving on to societal aspects, including family structure and community interactions. The author expresses hope that his report will serve as a valuable foundation for further study of the Seminole people and their unique cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | MacCauley, Clay, 1843-1925 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Seminole Indians of Florida Fifth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1883-84, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1887, pages 469-532 |
| Credits |
Produced by Louise Hope, Carlo Traverso, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at gallica.bnf.fr |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Seminole Indians -- History |
| Subject | Seminole Indians -- Social life and customs |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 19155 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 2006 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 570 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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