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Essays of an Americanist. I. Ethnologic and Archaeologic. II. Mythology and Folk Lore. III. Graphic

Essays of an Americanist. I. Ethnologic and Archaeologic. II. Mythology and Folk Lore. III. Graphic

Daniel Garrison Brinton

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781020901935
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Daniel Garrison Brinton was one of America’s foremost ethnographers and a pioneering figure in the study of Native American cultures. This collection brings together some of his most important essays and articles, spanning the fields of archaeology, mythology, folklore, and linguistics. Brinton’s writing is insightful, erudite, and deeply humane, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the rich and diverse cultures of the Americas.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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