Autor: James Athearn Jones

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James Athearn Jones, little known in the vast annals of literary history, finds his contributions to early ethnography encapsulated primarily within his work „Traditions of the North American Indians.” Although details about his life are relatively obscure, Jones”s efforts to document the lore and cultures of Native Americans have secured him a modest place amongst nineteenth-century ethnographic writers. His writings endeavor to offer readers a glimpse into the rich narratives and customs that underpin the indigenous societies of North America. The style of Jones”s notable text is characterized by a blend of romanticism and an earnest attempt at ethnological accuracy, a common trait among his contemporaries who sought to record traditions orally conveyed through generations of tribal storytelling. His prose often walks the line between the factual recounting of stories and the artistic liberties common of the era”s fascination with „noble savages.” While Jones”s work does not resonate as widely as that of some of his peers, „Traditions of the North American Indians” remains a curious artifact for those interested in the early attempts to preserve Native American heritage and contributes, in its way, to the complex tapestry of American literary and cultural history.




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James Athearn Jones: Traditions of the North American Indians (Vol. 1-3)
Traditions of the North American Indians in three volumes is a study on the culture, tradition and mythology of Native Americans consisting of their tribal tales, myths and legends and presenting the …
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James Athearn Jones: Traditions of the North American Indians
In ‘Traditions of the North American Indians’ by James Athearn Jones, the reader is taken on a literary journey through the fascinating cultural and spiritual traditions of various Native American tr …
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James Athearn Jones: Traditions of the North American Indians
In ‘Traditions of the North American Indians, ‘ James Athearn Jones delivers a profound exploration of indigenous cultures, showcasing the rich tapestry of traditions, myths, and practices that chara …
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James Athearn Jones: Traditions of the North American Indians
The first of three volumes of collected Native American folktales or oral traditions.Born in Massachusetts in 1790, James Athearn Jones grew up with Native American culture all around him. His childh …
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James Athearn Jones: Traditions of the North American Indians (Vol. 1-3)
James Athearn Jones’ monumental trilogy, ‘Traditions of the North American Indians’ (Vol. 1-3), serves as a comprehensive chronicle of the mythologies, customs, and oral histories of Indigenous peopl …
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James Athearn Jones: Traditions of the North American Indians (Vol. 1-3)
In ‘Traditions of the North American Indians’ (Vol. 1-3), James Athearn Jones meticulously documents the rich tapestry of the oral traditions, legends, and cultural practices of Indigenous peoples ac …
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James Athearn Jones: Traditions of the North American Indians Being a second and revised edition of "Tales of an indian camp" Vol. III
"Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 3" is a great ethnographic work authored by way of James Athearn Jones in 1830. This book serves as a pioneering exploration into the wealthy …
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James Athearn Jones: Traditions of the North American Indians Being a second and revised edition of "Tales of an indian camp" Vol. II
"Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 2" is a great ethnographic work authored by way of James Athearn Jones in 1830. This book serves as a pioneering exploration into the wealthy …
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James Athearn Jones: Traditions of the North American Indians Being a second and revised edition of "Tales of an indian camp" Vol. I
"Traditions of the North American Indians, Vol. 1" is a great ethnographic work authored by way of James Athearn Jones in 1830. This book serves as a pioneering exploration into the wealthy …
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