An Introduction to the mortuary customs of the North American Indians

"An Introduction to the Mortuary Customs of the North American Indians" by H. C. (Harry Crécy) Yarrow is a detailed exploration of the diverse burial traditions of Indigenous peoples in North America. This historical record systematically studies the cultural practices, philosophical beliefs, and social values related to death and the afterlife. It highlights the author's research goals alongside the methods used to gather ethnographic data via firsthand accounts. It also emphasizes an objective analysis when documenting burial methods, mourning rituals, and how Indigenous peoples treat their dead. It provides a commitment to capture practices before they disappear due to modernization.