Publisher's Synopsis
Algic Researches is a book written by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, an American geologist, ethnologist, and anthropologist. The book is a collection of inquiries and research about the mental and cultural characteristics of the indigenous people of North America. The term ""Algic"" refers to the Algonquian language family, which includes many Native American tribes in the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a collection of essays about the history, culture, and language of the Algic people. Schoolcraft discusses their religious beliefs, social customs, and the impact of European colonization on their way of life. He also includes a detailed analysis of the Algic language, including its grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.The second part of the book is a collection of Algic myths, legends, and folktales. These stories provide insight into the beliefs and values of the Algic people, as well as their attitudes towards nature, the supernatural, and the afterlife. Schoolcraft provides detailed annotations and explanations of each story, making them accessible to readers who may not be familiar with Algic culture.Algic Researches is an important work in the history of American anthropology and ethnography. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the Algic people and their culture, and sheds light on the diversity and complexity of indigenous cultures in North America.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.