Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines (eBook, ePUB) - Morgan, Lewis Henry
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Lewis Henry Morgan's book, 'Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines', is a groundbreaking anthropological study that delves into the architecture and social customs of Native American tribes. Morgan's meticulous observations shed light on the significance of dwellings within different indigenous communities, providing a rich insight into their cultural practices and beliefs. Written in a detailed and descriptive manner, the book not only serves as a comprehensive guide to native housing structures but also offers a glimpse into the daily lives and rituals of these tribes. Morgan's…mehr

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Lewis Henry Morgan's book, 'Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines', is a groundbreaking anthropological study that delves into the architecture and social customs of Native American tribes. Morgan's meticulous observations shed light on the significance of dwellings within different indigenous communities, providing a rich insight into their cultural practices and beliefs. Written in a detailed and descriptive manner, the book not only serves as a comprehensive guide to native housing structures but also offers a glimpse into the daily lives and rituals of these tribes. Morgan's work is considered a seminal contribution to the field of anthropology, influencing subsequent studies on indigenous societies and their material culture. Lewis Henry Morgan, a renowned American anthropologist and ethnologist, drew inspiration for this book from his extensive fieldwork among various Native American groups in the 19th century. His expertise in kinship studies and social organization enabled him to offer a unique perspective on the role of architecture in native communities, making 'Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines' a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend 'Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines' to readers interested in anthropology, Native American studies, and cultural heritage. Morgan's insightful exploration of indigenous housing practices provides a fascinating window into the rich diversity of native cultures in North America.
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Lewis Henry Morgan (1818-1881) stands as a pivotal figure in the development of American anthropology and the study of indigenous cultures. Born in upstate New York, Morgan was originally trained as a lawyer, but he is better known today for his work in anthropology and ethnology, disciplines he came to out of a deep interest in the Iroquois, among whom he claimed to have been adopted. His seminal work 'Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines' (1881), published by the Smithsonian Institution as part of its Contributions to North American Ethnology series, reflects Morgan's comprehensive analysis of Native American domestic architecture and social organization. This book, alongside his other landmark works such as 'League of the Ho-dé-no-sau-nee, or Iroquois' (1851) and 'Systems of Consanguinity and Affinity of the Human Family' (1871), underscore his dedication to understanding and documenting Native American society. Morgan's theory of social evolution, as espoused in his work 'Ancient Society' (1877), profoundly influenced anthropological theory, informing the works of subsequent thinkers such as Friedrich Engels. Despite some criticisms of his unilinear model of cultural evolution, Morgan's meticulous ethnographic research and his advocacy for indigenous peoples mark him as a forerunner of modern anthropological practice.