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100 1 _aBancroft, Hubert Howe,
_d1832-1918
245 1 4 _aThe Native Races [of the Pacific states], Volume 3, Myths and Languages :
_bThe Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 3
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-07-07
508 _aProduced by Melissa McDaniel and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (1st-hand-history.org)
520 _a"The Native Races [of the Pacific states], Volume 3, Myths and Languages" by Hubert Howe Bancroft is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This volume delves into the rich tapestry of myths and linguistic diversity among the indigenous peoples of the Pacific states, exploring the origins of language, mythology, and the spiritual beliefs embedded in their cultures. It serves as a comprehensive study of how these elements interconnect and contribute to a deeper understanding of human civilization. The opening of the work sets the stage for a profound examination of the distinctions between humans and animals, establishing the significance of language as a unique attribute of humanity. Bancroft discusses the evolution of language and mythology, exploring theories of their origins and how they reflect the intellectual and spiritual lives of early peoples. He emphasizes the necessity of language in cultural development and how myths serve as a means to explain the mysteries of existence, thereby providing insight into the philosophies and belief systems of the Pacific states' native races. Through this exploration, he lays the groundwork for deeper analysis in subsequent chapters, which promise to elucidate the diverse linguistic elements and mythological narratives present among various indigenous groups. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of Mexico
653 _aIndians of Central America
653 _aIndians -- Bibliography
653 _aIndians of North America -- Pacific Coast of North America
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43123
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