02750cam a22003973u 4500 49071 UtSlPG 20260610134128.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F590.3 James, Edwin, 1797-1861 James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 2 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 15 Release date is 2015-05-29 Produced by Greg Bergquist 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.) "James's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, Part 2" by Edwin James et al. is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work is a reprint of a portion of an earlier expedition narrative, describing the interactions and observations made by James and his contemporaries during their travels through the American West, particularly focusing on the indigenous cultures and their social structures. The text delves into the life, customs, and experiences of the Omawhaw nation, detailing their marriage practices, familial relationships, and societal norms. The opening of the book provides an in-depth look at the complex marriage customs of the Omawhaw people, including the tradition of betrothal from infancy and the common practice of polygamy. It discusses the dynamics within families, including conflicts often arising from jealousy among wives, and the husband's role in mediating these disputes. Early narratives capture the distinct aspects of Omawhaw family life, such as childcare, responsibilities, and even the emotional ties between spouses, illustrating a rich tapestry of their cultural practices while providing glimpses into the individuals' lives within these customs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Indians of North America West (U.S.) -- Description and travel Rocky Mountains United States -- Discovery and exploration Long, Stephen H. (Stephen Harriman), 1784-1864 Say, Thomas, 1787-1834 Thwaites, Reuben Gold, 1853-1913 Early western travels, 1748-1846, v. 15 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49071 89909 89909