Historical Sketch of the Omaha Tribe of Indians in Nebraska (1885)

Historical Sketch of the Omaha Tribe of Indians in Nebraska is a book written by Alice Cunningham Fletcher in 1885. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Omaha tribe's history and culture, including their traditional way of life, social organization, religious beliefs, and political system. The author, Alice Cunningham Fletcher, was an anthropologist and ethnographer who conducted extensive research on Native American tribes in the late 19th century. In this book, she draws upon her fieldwork among the Omaha people to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of their society.The book covers a range of topics, including the Omaha's origins, their migration to Nebraska, and their interactions with European settlers. It also delves into their daily life, including their hunting and farming practices, their art and music, and their spiritual beliefs.Overall, Historical Sketch of the Omaha Tribe of Indians in Nebraska is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture. It provides a rich and detailed account of the Omaha tribe's past and present, and sheds light on the complex and diverse societies that existed in North America before European colonization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.