Archer Butler Hulbert

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Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals (eBook, ePUB)

Echoes of Ancient Paths and Majestic Wildlife

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In "Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals," Archer Butler Hulbert presents an intricate exploration of the ancient mound-building cultures of North America and their symbiotic relationship with the region's wildlife. Hulbert employs a narrative style rich in detail and imbued with ethnographic insights, weaving together historical accounts, archaeological findings, and environmental observations. The book serves as both an anthropological study and an ecological examination, contextualizing the mound-building societies within their geographic and temporal landscapes, thus offering a compelling discourse on human interaction with nature throughout history. Archer Butler Hulbert, an early 20th-century historian and geographer, drew extensively from primary sources and firsthand accounts in his research. His fascination with the American landscape and its indigenous populations was rooted in both personal interest and a commitment to preserving the narratives of marginalized voices. His background in geography also informed his understanding of how the physical environment shaped cultural practices, enabling him to craft a narrative that is at once informative and captivating. "Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals" is highly recommended for readers interested in Native American history, archaeology, and environmental studies. Hulbert's engaging prose coupled with his thorough scholarship offers a unique lens through which to appreciate the complex legacies of these ancient societies and their enduring impact on contemporary environmental discussions.

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Archer Butler Hulbert (1873-1933) was an eminent American historian and educator known for his extensive work on the historical geography of the United States. Highly regarded for his scholarly contributions to the understanding of pioneering movements and trails, his literary corpus provides an in-depth analysis of the migration patterns of early North Americans and the trodden paths of wildlife that intersected with human histories. One of the gems in his collection of works is 'Paths of the Mound-Building Indians and Great Game Animals', a volume that closely examines the interconnectedness of indigenous populations with their surrounding environments. Hulbert's penchant for detail and his groundbreaking use of primary source documents established a new standard in the historiography of American Westward expansion and exploration. His narrative style, an admixture of academic rigor and accessible prose, renders his historical texts valuable not only to scholars but also to lay readers with an interest in the American past. Hulbert's legacy is preserved through his contributions to America's historical literature, with his insights into the mound-building Indians and their relation with the natural world remaining a particularly poignant piece of intellectual heritage.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 548
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066186913
• Artikelnr.: 58596141