The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America by Ellsworth Huntington

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Author Huntington, Ellsworth, 1876-1947
Editor Johnson, Allen, 1870-1931
Title The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America
Original Publication New Haven : Yale University Press, 1919
Series Title Chronicles of America series; v. 01
Note Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by The James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's
University, Alev Akman, and David Widger
Summary "The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America" by Ellsworth Huntington is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the geographical environment of Aboriginal America and its significant impact on the lives, cultures, and histories of Native American peoples. In addition to presenting familiar facts, Huntington emphasizes lesser-known aspects of geography, such as the distribution of vegetation and how climate influences health and productivity among indigenous tribes. The opening of the text sets the stage by showcasing a classroom setting at Hampton Institute, where a diverse group of young men, including Native American and African American students, learn vocational skills in an effort to assimilate and succeed alongside white society. This scene embodies the broader narrative of American history, highlighting the complex interactions and migrations of various races. Huntington then delves into discussions about human migrations from Asia, Europe, and Africa, positing that the resulting differences between these groups stem not just from outward appearances but also critical intellectual and environmental adaptations. The beginning lays a foundation for understanding how geographical conditions both shaped and influenced Native Americans in their historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
LoC Class GF: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Human ecology, Anthropogeography
Subject Indians of North America
Subject Human geography -- North America
Subject Physical geography -- North America
Category Text
EBook-No. 3066
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 5, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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