Social Conditions, Beliefs, and Linguistic Relationships of the Tlingit Indians / by John R. Swanto
- 94 pages
- 4 hours of reading
John Reed Swanton was an American anthropologist, folklorist, and linguist. He gained recognition for his ethnological and ethnohistorical studies, particularly focusing on indigenous peoples of the Southeast and the Pacific Northwest. His work aimed to understand and document the cultures and languages of Native American communities. Swanton's contributions offer profound insights into the lives and traditions of these groups.






This book is a collection of essays on anthropology in North America. Written by some of the most prominent anthropologists of the early 20th century, including Franz Boas, Ales Hrdlicka, and Clark Wissler, the essays explore a wide range of topics, from the history of the discipline to contemporary issues in anthropology. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of anthropology and the development of the discipline in North America.