Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting The Mental Characteristics Of The North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales And Legends, Vol. 1 - Softcover

Rowe Schoolcraft, Henry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9354946089 ISBN 13: 9789354946080

Publisher: Alpha Edition, 2021

Synopsis

A piercing doorway into a vanished world, Algic Researches invites readers to walk beside scholars and storytellers across the North American plains. This first series gathers ethnographic study and anthropological treatise into a living portrait of indigenous myths and legends, weaving cultural narratives of tribes into a compelling human chronicle. The work stands as much more than a historical artefact as a doorway for today's curiosity. Readers encounter careful observations, thoughtful interpretation, and the lyric cadence of early scholarly prose, offering both a clear window on nineteenth century America and a timeless invitation to understand native american folklore through a respectful, narrative lens. For casual readers and classic-literature collectors alike, the text balances precise ethnology with vivid storytelling, revealing the kinds of insights educators and researchers prize in library reference guides and beyond. This edition marks a meaningful milestone in preservation and access. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions, it is restored for today's and future generations, ensuring the tonal richness and scholarly integrity of the original endure. Not merely a reprint, this volume is a collector's item and a cultural treasure-a carefully curated resource for scholarly readers, academic researchers, and anyone drawn to the enduring wonders of the North American plains and its diverse cultural heritage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9354946089
• ISBN 13: 9789354946080
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 152