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LoC No.: 17027877
Title: Agriculture of the Hidatsa Indians: An Indian Interpretation
Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Agriculture of the Hidatsa Indians: An Indian Interpretation" by Gilbert Livingstone Wilson is an anthropological study published in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the agricultural practices of the Hidatsa tribe, providing insights into their methods, traditions, and the cultural significance of farming. The text aims to present firsthand accounts and interpretations by a prominent female farmer in the tribe, shedding light on the knowledge and experiences of women in traditional agriculture. The opening of the text introduces the background of the Hidatsa people, their history, and their transition to agricultural practices. It highlights the significance of traditional practices and beliefs surrounding farming, as conveyed through the voice of Maxi'diwiac, the principal informant and a seasoned agriculturist. She shares her family's stories, emphasizing the communal and spiritual aspects of farming, the planting process, and the tools used—some of which are primitive compared to modern methods. This rich narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Hidatsa agricultural techniques and cultural values, aiming to preserve and honor the wisdom of their ancestors while depicting the transition to changed practices in their contemporary lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Waheenee, 1839?-1932
Author: Wilson, Gilbert Livingstone, 1868-1930
Author of introduction, etc.: Jenks, Albert Ernest, 1869-1953
Contributor: Goodbird, Edward, 1869-
EBook No.: 60313
Published: Sep 17, 2019
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Goodbird, Edward, 1869-
Subject: Waheenee, 1839?-1932
Subject: Hidatsa Indians -- Agriculture
Subject: Hidatsa Indians
Subject: Indians of North America -- Agriculture
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 17027877
Title: Agriculture of the Hidatsa Indians: An Indian Interpretation
Note: Reading ease score: 74.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by MFR, K Nordquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Agriculture of the Hidatsa Indians: An Indian Interpretation" by Gilbert Livingstone Wilson is an anthropological study published in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the agricultural practices of the Hidatsa tribe, providing insights into their methods, traditions, and the cultural significance of farming. The text aims to present firsthand accounts and interpretations by a prominent female farmer in the tribe, shedding light on the knowledge and experiences of women in traditional agriculture. The opening of the text introduces the background of the Hidatsa people, their history, and their transition to agricultural practices. It highlights the significance of traditional practices and beliefs surrounding farming, as conveyed through the voice of Maxi'diwiac, the principal informant and a seasoned agriculturist. She shares her family's stories, emphasizing the communal and spiritual aspects of farming, the planting process, and the tools used—some of which are primitive compared to modern methods. This rich narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Hidatsa agricultural techniques and cultural values, aiming to preserve and honor the wisdom of their ancestors while depicting the transition to changed practices in their contemporary lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Waheenee, 1839?-1932
Author: Wilson, Gilbert Livingstone, 1868-1930
Author of introduction, etc.: Jenks, Albert Ernest, 1869-1953
Contributor: Goodbird, Edward, 1869-
EBook No.: 60313
Published: Sep 17, 2019
Downloads: 131
Language: English
Subject: Goodbird, Edward, 1869-
Subject: Waheenee, 1839?-1932
Subject: Hidatsa Indians -- Agriculture
Subject: Hidatsa Indians
Subject: Indians of North America -- Agriculture
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.