Indian-White Amalgamation: An Anthropometric Study (1916)

By Albert Ernest Jenks

Book Overview

Indian-White Amalgamation: An Anthropometric Study is a book written by Albert Ernest Jenks and published in 1916. The book is a study of the physical characteristics of people of mixed Indian and White ancestry in the United States. Jenks, a professor of anthropology at the University of Minnesota, conducted extensive research on the subject, collecting data on the height, weight, head shape, and other physical traits of individuals of mixed heritage. The book includes detailed charts and tables that summarize the data, as well as photographs of some of the individuals studied. Jenks also provides a historical overview of Indian-White relations in the United States, discussing the various factors that led to the mixing of the two groups. Overall, Indian-White Amalgamation: An Anthropometric Study is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and anthropology of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104594579
• ISBN13: 9781104594572
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"