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Henry R. Schoolcraft

    Henry Rowe Schoolcraft was a pioneering American ethnologist whose extensive work provided foundational studies of Native American cultures. His deep engagement with indigenous life, particularly through his marriage to an Ojibwe woman who introduced him to her language and heritage, shaped his meticulous documentation. His significant multi-volume study, commissioned by Congress, remains a crucial resource for understanding the diverse tribes of the United States. Through his explorations and scholarly pursuits, Schoolcraft offered invaluable insights into the traditions and societies of the Native American peoples.

    An Address Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne, or, New Confederacy of the Iroquois
    The Myth of Hiawatha and Other Oral Legends: Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians
    Notes on the Iroquois
    • Notes on the Iroquois

      • 518 pages
      • 19 hours of reading

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      Notes on the Iroquois
    • This historical address was delivered in the early 1800s to members of the Iroquois Confederacy. Schoolcraft, a noted ethnologist and historian, explores the cultural and historical traditions of the Iroquois and their place in American history. He also provides detailed accounts of significant events and figures in the history of the Confederacy, making this book both an important historical document and a thrilling narrative account of Native American history.

      An Address Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne, or, New Confederacy of the Iroquois