Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology

<p>A fascinating glimpse into late 19th-century ethnological research the Sixth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution 1884-'85 directed by J. W. Powell offers valuable insights into the cultural studies of the period. This meticulously prepared print republication presents detailed observations and findings concerning the Eskimos with a particular focus on their music. <p/>As a historical document this report provides a significant contribution to the fields of anthropology and ethnomusicology. Explore the detailed records of the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of Ethnology offering a unique perspective on the history and traditions of the Eskimo people. This volume is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of cultural understanding and the development of anthropological study in the United States. A key text for those interested in the history of social science and the preservation of cultural heritage.<br></p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>