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The Social Life of the Blackfoot Indians

The Social Life of the Blackfoot Indians

by Clark Wissler

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About this eBook

Author
Wissler, Clark, 1870-1947
Credits
Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives-US
Language
English
LoC Class
E011: History: America: America
Subject
Siksika Indians
Category
Text
Project Gutenberg
eBook-No. 50706
Release Date
December 17, 2015
Copyright
Public domain in the USA.

Contents

  1. 1.Contents. — ILLUSTRATIONS. — Introduction. — Tribal Divisions. — Courtship. — Marriage and Its Obligations. — Plurality of Wives. — Potential Wives. — The Mother-in-Law Taboo. — Divorce. — Relationship. — Names. — Bands. — The Camp Circle. — Tribal Organization and Control. — Property Rights. — Division of Labor. — Birth Customs. — Menstrual Customs. — Care and Training of Children. — Death and Mourning. — Tales of Adventure. — Heraldry and Picture Writing. — Reckoning Time. — Oaths. — Etiquette. — Amusements and Games. — Gambling. — Bibliography. — TRANSCRIBER NOTES

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