Man's rise to civilization as shown by the Indians of North America from primeval times to the coming of the industrial state.

Description:

Examines and describes the various customs of North American Indian tribes to explain the evolution of man as a social being - his relationships with his family and kin groups, his religious and his political institutions. Includes Eskimos, Sub-arctic Indians, Plains Indians, Aztec Indians, and Pueblo Indians.

subjects: Indians,  Indians of North America,  Primitive societies,  Indiens d'Amérique,  Homme primitif,  Ethnic relations,  Civilization,  Social conditions,  History,  North American Indians,  Indian influences,  Indians of north america, history,  Folklore

Places: North America,  Amérique du Nord