Contribution to Passamaquoddy Folk-Lore (eBook)

Jesse Walter Fewkes (Autor)

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2022
30 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654721619-3 (EAN)

Infos

Jesse Walter Fewkes's book 'Contribution to Passamaquoddy Folk-Lore' is a pivotal work in the field of anthropology and ethnography. Fewkes provides a thorough examination of Passamaquoddy folklore, including myths, legends, and customs of this Native American tribe. His literary style is scholarly and detailed, bringing to light the rich cultural heritage of the Passamaquoddy people. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American studies or folklore traditions. Fewkes's work is situated within the late 19th and early 20th-century ethnographic studies, shedding light on the cultural practices of indigenous communities in North America. His meticulous documentation of Passamaquoddy folklore contributes to a greater understanding of Native American cultures and their significance in American history. 'Contribution to Passamaquoddy Folk-Lore' is a must-read for scholars, researchers, and readers fascinated by the diversity of indigenous traditions in the United States.

Autor

Jesse Walter Fewkes (1850-1930) was a preeminent American anthropologist, archaeologist, and ethnographer, distinguished by his extensive work with Native American cultures. Born on November 14, 1850, in Newton, Massachusetts, Fewkes was originally trained as a zoologist at Harvard University, where he earned his Ph.D. in 1877. His early career in marine biology eventually gave way to his passion for anthropology and the study of indigenous cultures. After joining the Bureau of American Ethnology at the Smithsonian Institution in 1895, Fewkes's focus shifted to the Southwest United States, where he became an authority on the Hopi and their ceremonial practices. Fewkes's deep respect and scholarly rigor led to significant contributions in the preservation of Native American traditional practices and languages. One of his noteworthy scholarly works includes 'Contribution to Passamaquoddy Folk-Lore' (1890), in which Fewkes compiled and analyzed the oral literature and folklore of the Passamaquoddy people, a Native American tribe in Maine. His work is considered a foundational text in the study of Native American folklore and serves as a testament to Fewkes's dedication to meticulously chronicling and preserving indigenous narratives. Renowned for his application of emerging technologies in anthropological research, Fewkes was among the first to use a phonograph for recording Native American music and oral traditions. His extensive publications, detailing social customs, linguistics, and art, remain invaluable resources for the study of Native American history and culture. Fewkes's influence reached well beyond his scholarly publications, shaping the development of American anthropology and setting a precedent for ethnographic fieldwork. He passed away on April 21, 1930, leaving behind a legacy of pioneering research and intercultural understanding.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 4.9.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur
• Themenwelt: Sozialwissenschaften ► Ethnologie
• Schlagworte: American folklore collection • anthropological research • Classic • cultural heritage stories • Cultural Preservation • ethnographic literature • Ethnographic Studies • Fewkes anthropology • Folklore • folklore classics • historical narratives • indigenous folklore • indigenous tales • Maine tribes • Mythological Traditions • native american folklore • Native American storytelling • Northeastern tribal legends • Passamaquoddy culture • Passamaquoddy Indians • Passamaquoddy mythology • traditional narratives • Tribal legends