The Seminole Indians of Florida - Maccauley, Clay
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This classic portrait of the Seminole people, written at a time when their way of life was virtually unknown to the rest of the world, was originally published by the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of Ethnology in 1887. In 1881, Clay MacCauley (1843-1925) was asked by the bureau "to inquire into the condition and to ascertain the number" of the Seminole Indians of Florida. MacCauley subsequently spent three months in south Florida gathering information. When published six years later, his report was hailed by John Wesley Powell, director of the bureau, as "the first ethnologic exploration of…mehr

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This classic portrait of the Seminole people, written at a time when their way of life was virtually unknown to the rest of the world, was originally published by the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of Ethnology in 1887. In 1881, Clay MacCauley (1843-1925) was asked by the bureau "to inquire into the condition and to ascertain the number" of the Seminole Indians of Florida. MacCauley subsequently spent three months in south Florida gathering information. When published six years later, his report was hailed by John Wesley Powell, director of the bureau, as "the first ethnologic exploration of the Seminoles of Florida ever attempted". It describes Seminole clothing and ornaments, the palm-thatched chickees in which families lived, economic pursuits, crafts, and other aspects of everyday life. This edition includes an introduction by William C. Sturtevant, the world's leading scholar on the Seminole Indians and the curator and ethnologist in the Department of Anthropology at the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Natural History, the department that is the successor to the Bureau of Ethnology.
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Clay MacCauley (1843-1925) was a notable American ethnographer and Presbyterian missionary with an acute interest in Native American cultures, particularly those of the Southeastern United States. His seminal work 'The Seminole Indians of Florida', published in 1884, serves as an authoritative reference on the Synonyme or Seminole people, detailing their customs, language, and social organization during a time of profound change and adversity. MacCauley, born in South Carolina, was a discerning observer and a passionate advocate for indigenous rights who immersed himself in the world of the Seminoles, gaining unprecedented access and insight into their daily lives. His scholarly approach combined in-depth field research with historical records, producing a comprehensive ethnographic account that has since been a valuable resource for both anthropologists and historians. MacCauley's literary style is notable for its meticulous attention to detail and an empathetic narrative voice that underscores his commitment to cultural preservation. His work is regarded not only as an important ethnographic record but also as part of the broader literary movement of the 19th century that sought to document and understand the diversity of human societies amidst the backdrop of widespread colonial expansion and Native American displacement.