"The Native Races [of the Pacific states], Volume 3, Myths and Languages" by Hubert Howe Bancroft is a scholarly exploration of the beliefs and language of the Pacific states' native people. The book begins by considering what sets humans apart from animals, settling on language. Bancroft's scientific work unfolds by looking at the birth of language and mythology. These were not separate things, but intertwined. Language and myths were a way to build culture, pass on histories, and explain the world. Intricate philosophies came to life through language, giving an insight into these societies. The work acts as groundwork for later chapters that promise to shed light on the wide variety of languages and mythological stories found among native populations.
The Native Races [of the Pacific states], Volume 3, Myths and Languages The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 3
By Hubert Howe Bancroft
Discover the origin of myths and languages and how that plays into ancient people's views.
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About the AuthorHubert Howe Bancroft was an American historian and ethnologist who wrote, published, and collected works concerning the western United States, Texas, California, Alaska, Mexico, Central America, and British Columbia.
Hubert Howe Bancroft was an American historian and ethnologist who wrote, published, and collected works concerning the western United States, Texas, California, Alaska, Mexico, Central America, and British Columbia.
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