The Craniometry Of Southern New England Indians (1915)

By Harris Hawthorne Wilder Ma Vera Knight and Marian Vera Knight

Book Overview

The Craniometry Of Southern New England Indians is a book written by Marian Vera Knight in 1915. The book is a detailed study of the physical characteristics of the indigenous people of Southern New England. The author uses craniometry, the measurement of skulls, to analyze the differences and similarities between different tribes and to compare them to other indigenous groups in North America. The book includes detailed descriptions of the measurements taken, as well as photographs and illustrations of the skulls. The author also provides historical and cultural context for the tribes studied, including the Narragansett, Wampanoag, and Pequot. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and anthropology of indigenous peoples in North America.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: 1165751240
• ISBN13: 9781165751242
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 70 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"