A Migration Legend of the Creek Indians, vol. 1 With a Linguistic, Historic and Ethnographic Introduction

"A Migration Legend of the Creek Indians, vol. 1" by Albert S. Gatschet is a study of the Creek Indians' history, language, and culture that studies the Kasi'hta migration legend. It attempts to improve our knowledge of the indigenous inhabitants of the Southeastern United States and their connections to other tribes and languages. The volume begins with a detailed introduction that prepares the reader for an understanding of Creek Indian culture and language, highlighting the significance of the Kasi'hta migration legend. Gatschet discusses the linguistic groups in the Gulf States, with a strong focus on the Creek tribe and its relationships with neighboring nations, detailing his research methods and stressing the importance of language in understanding different cultures, while recognizing the limitations of historical interactions and the decline of certain tribes.