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A Migration Legend of the Creek Indians, vol. 1 / With a Linguistic, Historic and Ethnographic Introduction

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The work combines linguistic, historical, and ethnographic study of southern indigenous groups with focused analysis of the Maskoki family and Creek society, describing settlements, pathways, governance, ceremonies, and dialectal features. It surveys related Gulf languages and tribal divisions, compares Maskoki dialects, and presents grammatical and lexical material drawn from field research. The latter portion centers on a Kasi'hta migration legend, offering the Creek text and an English translation alongside interpretation of its mythic elements, religious motifs, and migration traditions. Supplementary material includes comparative notes, vocabularies, and indications of further transcriptions for other dialects.

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Albert S. Gatschet

Albert S. Gatschet was an American linguist and ethnographer known for his work on Native American languages and cultures. He made significant contributions to the study of the Creek Indians, particularly through his publication "A Migration Legend of the Creek Indians, vol. 1," which includes a comprehensive linguistic, historic, and ethnographic introduction. Gatschet's research helped preserve important aspects of Indigenous heritage and provided insights into the migration narratives of the Creek people. His scholarly efforts reflect a dedication to understanding and documenting the complexities of Native American traditions and languages.

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