The Seri Indians. (1898 N 17 / 1895-1896 (pages 1-344*)) by W J McGee

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Author McGee, W J, 1853-1912
Contributor Hewitt, J. N. B. (John Napoleon Brinton), 1859-1937
Title The Seri Indians. (1898 N 17 / 1895-1896 (pages 1-344*))
Note Reading ease score: 39.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "The Seri Indians" by W J McGee is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The work explores the Seri Indians, a distinctive and relatively unstudied tribe inhabiting Tiburon Island in the Gulf of California and adjacent mainland areas of Sonora, Mexico. This comprehensive account covers their culture, habitat, subsistence, and social organization, making it a valuable resource for those interested in indigenous cultures and anthropology. The opening of the book introduces the Seri Indians, highlighting both their historical context and distinctive cultural traits. McGee discusses their arid and rugged habitat characterized by desert sands and rocky mountains, which shapes the tribe's lifestyle. He notes their subsistence primarily on seafood and desert plants, their unique architectural styles, and the significance of maternal lineage in their social organization. Overall, this introductory section establishes a broader ethnographic framework that prepares readers for a deeper examination of the Seri tribe's complex cultural and physical environment as the narrative unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E011: History: America: America
LoC Class F1201: North America local history: Mexico
Subject Seri Indians
Subject Seri language
Subject Yuman languages
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EBook-No. 49403
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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