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Jesse Walter Fewkes

Jesse Walter Fewkes

Swanton, John R.
Roberts, F. H. H., Jr.

Paperback

Historical FiguresNative American HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162988053
ISBN13: 9781162988054
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.10 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jesse Walter Fewkes is a book written by John R. Swanton that provides a comprehensive biography of the American anthropologist, Jesse Walter Fewkes. Fewkes was a prominent figure in the field of anthropology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his work focused on the study of Native American cultures and their artifacts.The book begins with a detailed account of Fewkes' childhood and education, tracing his early interest in natural history and his eventual decision to pursue a career in anthropology. Swanton then goes on to describe Fewkes' many expeditions to various parts of the United States, where he studied and documented the customs, beliefs, and material culture of Native American tribes.Throughout the book, Swanton provides a rich and detailed portrait of Fewkes as both a scholar and a person, highlighting his many accomplishments and contributions to the field of anthropology, as well as his personal struggles and challenges. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations, as well as excerpts from Fewkes' own writings and correspondence, providing readers with a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of this pioneering anthropologist.Overall, Jesse Walter Fewkes is an engaging and informative biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of anthropology, Native American cultures, or the life and work of one of America's most influential anthropologists.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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