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Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology

Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology

Powell, John Wesley
Boas, Franz
Dorsey, James Owen

Paperback

AnthropologyGeneral United States HistoryWorld Music

ISBN10: 1023247453
ISBN13: 9781023247450
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.27
Height: 0.17 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

A fascinating glimpse into late 19th-century ethnological research, the Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1884-'85, directed by J. W. Powell, offers valuable insights into the cultural studies of the period. This meticulously prepared print republication presents detailed observations and findings concerning the Eskimos, with a particular focus on their music.

As a historical document, this report provides a significant contribution to the fields of anthropology and ethnomusicology. Explore the detailed records of the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of Ethnology, offering a unique perspective on the history and traditions of the Eskimo people. This volume is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of cultural understanding and the development of anthropological study in the United States. A key text for those interested in the history of social science and the preservation of cultural heritage.

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