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Henry Rowe Schoolcraft

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Henry Rowe Schoolcraft was an American geographer, ethnologist, and writer, known for his extensive studies of Native American cultures and languages. His notable work, "Algic Researches," explores the mental characteristics and folklore of North American Indians, providing valuable insights into their traditions and beliefs. Schoolcraft's writings often reflect his deep engagement with the indigenous peoples of the United States, as seen in his personal memoirs detailing thirty years of residence with various tribes. His contributions to the understanding of Native American history and culture have left a lasting impact on the field of ethnology.

Books by This Author

16 titles
Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 1 of 2 cover Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 1 of 2 Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 2 of 2 cover Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 2 of 2 Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Alhalla, or the Lord of Talladega: A Tale of the Creek War. / With Some Selected Miscellanies, Chiefly of Early Date. cover Alhalla, or the Lord of Talladega: A Tale of the Creek War. / With Some Selected Miscellanies, Chiefly of Early Date. Henry Rowe Schoolcraft An Address, Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne or New Confederacy of the Iroquois / Also, Genundewah, a Poem cover An Address, Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne or New Confederacy of the Iroquois / Also, Genundewah, a Poem Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Incentives to the Study of the Ancient Period of American History / An address, delivered before the New York Historical / Society, at its forty-second anniversary, 17th November 1846 cover Incentives to the Study of the Ancient Period of American History / An address, delivered before the New York Historical / Society, at its forty-second anniversary, 17th November 1846 Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Literature of the Indian Languages / A Bibliographical Catalogue of Books, Translations of the Scriptures, and Other Publications in the Indian Tongues of the United States, With Brief Critical Notes cover Literature of the Indian Languages / A Bibliographical Catalogue of Books, Translations of the Scriptures, and Other Publications in the Indian Tongues of the United States, With Brief Critical Notes Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Narrative of an Expedition Through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake, the Actual Source of This River / Embracing an Exploratory Trip Through the St. Croix and Burntwood (or Broule) Rivers cover Narrative of an Expedition Through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake, the Actual Source of This River / Embracing an Exploratory Trip Through the St. Croix and Burntwood (or Broule) Rivers Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Notes on the Iroquois / or, Contributions to the Statistics, Aboriginal History, Antiquities and General Ethnology of Western New-York cover Notes on the Iroquois / or, Contributions to the Statistics, Aboriginal History, Antiquities and General Ethnology of Western New-York Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers cover Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Scenes and Adventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas cover Scenes and Adventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas Henry Rowe Schoolcraft Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 / Resumed and Completed, by the Discovery of its Origin in Itasca Lake, in 1832 cover Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 / Resumed and Completed, by the Discovery of its Origin in Itasca Lake, in 1832 Henry Rowe Schoolcraft The American Indians / Their History, Condition and Prospects, from Original Notes and Manuscripts cover The American Indians / Their History, Condition and Prospects, from Original Notes and Manuscripts Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
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