Waheenee 1839?-1932 creator Wilson, Gilbert Livingstone 1868-1930 Jenks, Albert Ernest 1869-1953 Goodbird, Edward 1869- text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Agriculture of the Hidatsa Indians: An Indian Interpretation" by Gilbert Livingstone Wilson is an anthropological study published in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the agricultural practices of the Hidatsa tribe, providing insights into their methods, traditions, and the cultural significance of farming. The text aims to present firsthand accounts and interpretations by a prominent female farmer in the tribe, shedding light on the knowledge and experiences of women in traditional agriculture. The opening of the text introduces the background of the Hidatsa people, their history, and their transition to agricultural practices. It highlights the significance of traditional practices and beliefs surrounding farming, as conveyed through the voice of Maxi'diwiac, the principal informant and a seasoned agriculturist. She shares her family's stories, emphasizing the communal and spiritual aspects of farming, the planting process, and the tools used—some of which are primitive compared to modern methods. This rich narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Hidatsa agricultural techniques and cultural values, aiming to preserve and honor the wisdom of their ancestors while depicting the transition to changed practices in their contemporary lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-09-17 Produced by MFR, K Nordquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Goodbird, Edward, 1869- Waheenee, 1839?-1932 Hidatsa Indians -- Agriculture Hidatsa Indians Indians of North America -- Agriculture E011 Original publication data not identified 17027877 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60313 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60313 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134405.0 60313