Jesse Walter Fewkes Paperback - 2006

The book ""Jesse Walter Fewkes"" by John R. Swanton is a biographical work that focuses on the life and achievements of Jesse Walter Fewkes, an American anthropologist and archaeologist. The book covers Fewkes' early life, his education, and his career as a researcher and fieldworker. It also delves into Fewkes' contributions to the study of Native American cultures, particularly the Pueblo peoples of the Southwest United States. The book highlights Fewkes' extensive fieldwork and research, including his documentation of Puebloan rituals and ceremonies, his excavation of ancient ruins, and his studies of Puebloan art and music. Additionally, the book explores Fewkes' role in the development of American anthropology as a discipline, and his influence on subsequent generations of anthropologists. Overall, ""Jesse Walter Fewkes"" provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the life and work of a pioneering figure in American anthropology and archaeology.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.