Bøger af John R. Swanton

First published in 1942, this work provides a reference source on the Caddo Indians. It presents their history and culture according to the principal French, Spanish and English sources. Beginning with De Soto's encounters in 1521, the work traces Caddo history through to the 1890s.

A collection of American Indian folklore of the descendants of Muskhogean-speaking peoples living in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. Included in this text are stories on the origin of corn and tobacco, the deeds of ancient heroes, and visits to the world of the dead.

Includes an important ethnographic source on Chickasaw Indian society and culture. This work constructs a picture of eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century Chickasaw life. Topics covered include Chickasaw marriage patterns, naming, government, education, gender roles, subsistence, religion, burial customs, and medicine.

Showcases the vibrant culture of an enduring Southeastern Native people.