First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology by John Wesley Powell et al.
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"First Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology" by John Wesley Powell is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This report details the establishment and operations of the Bureau of Ethnology, which focuses on researching and compiling information on North American anthropology, specifically regarding its indigenous peoples. Th...
historical accounts. The opening of the report describes the context of its creation, including the transition from previous geological and geographical surveys to the establishment of the Bureau dedicated to ethnological research. It mentions Powell's role as the Director and outlines various methods of operation, highlighting the collaborative nature of the research. Additionally, it references the contributions of numerous scholars and assistants in documenting languages, customs, and social structures among various Native American tribes, setting the stage for the detailed studies that follow in the subsequent sections. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
William Young
6 months agoI rarely write reviews but the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Absolutely essential reading.
Sarah Wilson
2 months agoAt first glance, the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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Michael Wright
1 month agoIn my opinion, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. Don't hesitate to download this.