Societies Of The Arikara Indians (1913)

Societies Of The Arikara Indians is a book written by Robert Harry Lowie in 1913. The book provides a detailed description of the social organization and cultural practices of the Arikara Indians, who were a Native American tribe that lived in the Great Plains region of North America. Lowie's work is based on his extensive fieldwork and research among the Arikara people, which he conducted during the early 20th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of Arikara society. Lowie begins by discussing the Arikara's kinship system, which is based on a complex system of clans and lineages. He then goes on to describe the various social and religious societies that existed within Arikara culture, including the warrior societies, the buffalo societies, and the medicine societies.Lowie also provides detailed information on Arikara religious beliefs and practices, including their belief in the supernatural and their use of ritual ceremonies to communicate with the spirit world. He also discusses the Arikara's economic system, which was based on agriculture, hunting, and trade.Throughout the book, Lowie provides numerous examples and anecdotes from his interactions with the Arikara people, giving readers a firsthand glimpse into their daily lives and cultural practices. Overall, Societies Of The Arikara Indians is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture, as well as for scholars of anthropology and sociology.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.