A Further Contribution to the Study of the Mortuary Customs of the North American Indians (eBook)

Exploring Indigenous Burial Traditions in North America

H. C. Yarrow (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
1871 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406624476-7 (EAN)

Infos

In 'A Further Contribution to the Study of the Mortuary Customs of the North American Indians' by H. C. Yarrow, the author delves deep into the burial practices of various indigenous tribes. Yarrow provides a meticulous account of burial rituals, cremation practices, and grave goods found among Native American communities. Written in a scholarly and informative tone, this book offers valuable insights into the cultural significance attached to death and afterlife beliefs in different tribes. Yarrow's detailed analysis and thorough research make this book a key reference for anyone studying Native American cultures and traditions. H. C. Yarrow, a renowned anthropologist and archaeologist, was dedicated to preserving and documenting Native American customs. His extensive fieldwork and firsthand observations inspired him to compile this comprehensive study on mortuary customs. Yarrow's passion for exploring and understanding diverse cultural practices is evident in the depth of his research and the respect with which he approaches his subject. I highly recommend 'A Further Contribution to the Study of the Mortuary Customs of the North American Indians' to readers interested in anthropology, archaeology, or Native American studies. Yarrow's expertise and thorough examination of burial rituals make this book an essential read for those seeking to expand their knowledge of indigenous cultures.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 9.12.2019
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Soziologie ► Spezielle Soziologien
• Schlagworte: Anthropology Studies • Classic • cultural traditions • death rituals • Ethnographic Research • Funeral customs and rites • Funerary Rites • historical accounts • Indians of North America • Indigenous peoples • Native American Literature • North American indigenous cultures • tribal customs