Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Henry Rowe Schoolcraft was an American geographer, geologist, and ethnologist, noted for his early studies of Native American cultures, as well as for his 1832 expedition to the source of the Mississippi River. He is also noted for his major six-volume study of Native Americans commissioned by Congress and published in the 1850s.
The Indian in his Wigwam; Or, Characteristics of the Red Race of America From Original Notes and Manuscripts
A glimpse into a bygone era and the lives of America's Indigenous peoples is revealed through personal experiences among tribes and documentation of their fading traditions.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Literature of the Indian Languages A Bibliographical Catalogue of Books, Translations of the Scriptures, and Other Publications in the Indian Tongues of the United States, With Brief Critical Notes
A journey through early America uncovers a vast collection of Native American language publications, offering insight into a forgotten world.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Personal Memoirs of a Residence of Thirty Years with the Indian Tribes on the American Frontiers
Witness a man's extraordinary journey into the heart of America's Native American cultures during a time of immense change.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Notes on the Iroquois or, Contributions to the Statistics, Aboriginal History, Antiquities and General Ethnology of Western New-York
Discover the story of a resilient people as this book recounts the history, governance, and cultural identity of an ancient civilization amid encounters with a changing world.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Scenes and Adventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas
Embark on a 19th-century exploration through untamed landscapes, where the echoes of past explorers and the challenges of nature intertwine.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 1 of 2
Discover the rich tradition of Native American storytelling and explore the legends that shaped their identity.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
The American Indians Their History, Condition and Prospects, from Original Notes and Manuscripts
Witness a time of cultural collision and shifting landscapes as one man journeys westward, documenting the untold stories and uncertain fates of the American Indian tribes.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Alhalla, or the Lord of Talladega: A Tale of the Creek War. With Some Selected Miscellanies, Chiefly of Early Date.
Amidst war and clashing worlds, a Native American nation fights for survival while mysterious forces stir on sacred lands.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
The Indian Fairy Book From the Original Legends
Embark on a journey into the heart of Native American legends, where a brave boy's quest to capture the sun unfolds into a world of magic, morality, and the delicate balance between humanity and nature.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Algic Researches, Comprising Inquiries Respecting the Mental Characteristics of the North American Indians, First Series. Indian Tales and Legends, Vol. 2 of 2
Driven by bravery and tradition, a young orphan chases a magical swan through a world filled with danger and wonder.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
An Address, Delivered Before the Was-ah Ho-de-no-son-ne or New Confederacy of the Iroquois Also, Genundewah, a Poem
Discover how a powerful Native American confederacy thrived through cooperation, tradition, and a dedication to preserving its intellectual heritage.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Summary Narrative of an Exploratory Expedition to the Sources of the Mississippi River, in 1820 Resumed and Completed, by the Discovery of its Origin in Itasca Lake, in 1832
Embark on a journey through early 19th-century America as explorers seek to uncover the secrets of a mighty river and the untouched lands that surround it.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Western Scenes and Reminiscences Together with Thrilling Legends and Traditions of the Red Men of the Forest
Embark on a journey through the 19th-century American West, where one man's quest for adventure and knowledge unveils the untold stories of native tribes and uncharted landscapes.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
The Myth of Hiawatha, and Other Oral Legends, Mythologic and Allegoric, of the North American Indians
Journey into Native American legends, where a hero's adventures reveal the beliefs and struggles of a people connected to nature and the spirit world.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Incentives to the Study of the Ancient Period of American History An address, delivered before the New York Historical Society, at its forty-second anniversary, 17th November 1846
Discover lost civilizations and forgotten accomplishments as a scholar challenges the way we understand the history of America before European contact.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
Narrative of an Expedition Through the Upper Mississippi to Itasca Lake, the Actual Source of This River Embracing an Exploratory Trip Through the St. Croix and Burntwood (or Broule) Rivers
** Embark on a 19th-century journey to discover the Mississippi's source, navigating both the untamed wilderness and the complex relationships between settlers and Native American tribes.
By Henry Rowe Schoolcraft