Biography and bibliography of Jesse Walter Fewkes by Frances S. Nichols
"Biography and Bibliography of Jesse Walter Fewkes" by Frances S. Nichols is a comprehensive biography written in the early 20th century that details the life and work of Jesse Walter Fewkes, a prominent American ethnologist and archaeologist. The book provides insights into Fewkes' significant contributions to the fields of zoology, ethnology, and archaeology, particularly focusing on his studies of Native American cultures and his work with ethnographic methods. The biography chronicles Fewkes'educational background, including his time at Harvard University and his extensive fieldwork among Indigenous peoples, particularly the Hopi and Zuñi tribes. It highlights his innovative use of the phonograph to document indigenous music and rituals, transforming the study of ethnology. The text also elaborates on his archaeological expeditions to the American Southwest, examining notable sites such as Mesa Verde and Casa Grande, and discusses the impact of his findings on the understanding of pre-Columbian cultures. The bibliography included in the book aggregates his various publications, illustrating Fewkes' prolific output and the breadth of his research in both zoological and anthropological studies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Compiler | Nichols, Frances S. (Frances Sellman), 1869-1967 |
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| Title | Biography and bibliography of Jesse Walter Fewkes |
| Original Publication | United States: Frances Sellman Nichols, 1919. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Jesse Walter Fewkes at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Walter_Fewkes |
| Credits | David E. Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | Z: Bibliography, Library science |
| Subject | Fewkes, Jesse Walter, 1850-1930 -- Bibliography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 70029 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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