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100 1 _aJames, Edwin,
_d1797-1861
245 1 0 _aJames's Account of S. H. Long's Expedition, 1819-1820, part 2
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aEarly western travels, 1748-1846, v. 15
500 _aRelease date is 2015-05-29
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIndians of North America
653 _aWest (U.S.) -- Description and travel
653 _aRocky Mountains
653 _aUnited States -- Discovery and exploration
700 1 _aLong, Stephen H.
_q(Stephen Harriman),
_d1784-1864
700 1 _aSay, Thomas,
_d1787-1834
700 1 _aThwaites, Reuben Gold,
_d1853-1913
830 0 _aEarly western travels, 1748-1846, v. 15
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49071
999 _c89909
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