Lewis Henry Morgan

Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines,' Lewis Henry Morgan delves into the architecture and domestic life of various Native American tribes, providing detailed descriptions of their dwellings, furniture, and everyday customs. Written in a meticulous and analytical style, Morgan's work serves as a valuable ethnographic study of indigenous cultures in the 19th century. The book sheds light on the practical aspects of Native American life while also exploring the symbolic and spiritual significance of their living spaces. Through engaging narratives and illustrations, Morgan offers a unique glimpse into the diversity and complexity of traditional tribal homes. Lewis Henry Morgan, a pioneering anthropologist and ethnologist, drew inspiration for this book from his interactions with Native American tribes during his fieldwork expeditions. His keen observations and deep respect for indigenous cultures are evident in his thorough documentation of their architectural traditions. Morgan's expertise in comparative ethnography and meticulous research methodologies set a high standard for future studies in the field. I highly recommend 'Houses and House-Life of the American Aborigines' to readers interested in cultural anthropology, Native American studies, and architectural history. This seminal work provides a wealth of information on traditional indigenous lifestyles and remains a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: DigiCat
• Seitenzahl: 289
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. September 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 8596547252665
• Artikelnr.: 65686663

Autorenporträt

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.