Historical Sketch Of The Omaha Tribe Of Indians In Nebraska (1885) - Paperback

by Alice Cunningham Fletcher (Author)

The Historical Sketch of the Omaha Tribe of Indians in Nebraska, published in 1885, is a comprehensive study of the Omaha tribe's history, culture, and way of life. The book is authored by Alice Cunningham Fletcher, an American ethnologist, who lived among the Omaha people for several years during the late 19th century.The book begins with a brief overview of the Omaha tribe's origins, migration patterns, and early interactions with European explorers and settlers. It then delves into the tribe's social structure, religious beliefs, and daily life, including their language, customs, and traditions.Fletcher provides detailed accounts of the Omaha's agricultural practices, hunting and fishing techniques, and their use of natural resources. She also describes their art, music, and dance, as well as their system of government and legal practices.The author also highlights the impact of European colonization on the Omaha people, including the loss of their land and the devastating consequences of disease and forced relocation. Fletcher's work is an important contribution to the field of Native American studies and provides a valuable insight into the history and culture of the Omaha tribe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.