Bag om A Sketch Of The Social Organization Of The Nass River Indians (1915)
A Sketch Of The Social Organization Of The Nass River Indians is a book written by Edward Sapir in the year 1915. The book provides a detailed account of the social organization of the Nass River Indians, who are a group of indigenous people living in the Pacific Northwest region of North America. Sapir was a renowned anthropologist and linguist who spent a considerable amount of time studying the culture and language of various indigenous groups in North America. In this book, he presents a comprehensive analysis of the social structure and customs of the Nass River Indians. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a particular aspect of the social organization of the Nass River Indians. The first chapter provides an overview of the geographical and historical background of the region, while the second chapter discusses the physical characteristics of the people. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the social organization of the Nass River Indians, covering topics such as kinship, marriage customs, social classes, and religious beliefs. Sapir also examines the role of art, music, and storytelling in the culture of the Nass River Indians. Overall, A Sketch Of The Social Organization Of The Nass River Indians is an insightful and informative book that provides a unique perspective on the culture and customs of an indigenous group in North America. It is an essential read for anyone interested in anthropology, linguistics, or the history of indigenous peoples.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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