Publisher's Synopsis
Oneta; Or The Red Race Of America is a comprehensive book written by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, a renowned American ethnologist and historian. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the history, traditions, customs, poetry, and picture-writing of the Native American tribes in America. The book is divided into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Native American culture. The first section provides a brief introduction to the Native American tribes and their migration patterns. The second section delves into the history of the tribes, including their interactions with European settlers and the impact of colonization on their way of life. The third section is dedicated to the traditions and customs of the Native American tribes, including their religious beliefs, social structures, and daily life. The fourth section explores the poetry and storytelling traditions of the tribes, including examples of their most famous works. The fifth section focuses on the picture-writing or hieroglyphics used by the tribes to record their history and communicate with one another. The book includes numerous illustrations of these picture-writings, providing readers with a unique insight into the Native American culture. Overall, Oneta; Or The Red Race Of America is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Native American tribes in America. It provides a comprehensive overview of their way of life and traditions, and is a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and anyone interested in learning more about this fascinating culture.In Extracts From Notes, Journals, And Other Unpublished Writings.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations.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.
