The Indians of the southeastern United States.
Series: Smithsonian Institution. Bureau of American Ethnology. Bulletin 137
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 1969
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 943
Subjects: Indians of North America -- Southern States
Notes: Bibliography: p. 832-856.
Reprint of the 1946 ed.
Table of contents: title: – Introduction; title: – Geography of the Southeast; title: – Classification of the Southeastern tribes; title: – Population; title: – Relation of the aboriginal population to the natural areas; title: – Prehistoric movements; title: – History of the Southeastern Indians from the period of first white contact to the expedition of Hernando de Soto; title: – The Expedition of Hernando de Soto; title: – The post-De Soto Period; title: – Sketches of the Southeastern tribes and their population:; title: Abihka, Acolapissa, Acuera, Adai, Aguacaleyquen (see Utina), Ais, Akokisa, Alabama, Amacano, Anadarko, or, more correctly, Nadako, Apalachee, Apalachicola, Atakapa, Atasi, Avoyel, Bayogoula, Bidai, Biloxi, Caddo, Cahinnio, Calusa, Caparaz, Cape Fear Indians, Capinans, Catawba, Chakchiuma, Chatot, Chawasha, Cheraw, Saraw, Sara , Cherokee, Chiaha, Chickasaw, Chilucan, Chine, Chitimacha, Choctaw, Choula, Chowanoc, Congaree, Coosa, Coree, Coranine, Cosapuya (see Cusabo), Coweta, Creek Confederation, Cusabo, Deadose, Doustioni, Eno, Eufaula or Yufala, Eyeish or Ha-ish, Fresh Water (“Agua Dulce”) Indians, Fus-hatchee, Grigra, or, more often, Gris, Guacata, Guale, Guasco, Hainai, Hatteras, Hilibi, Hitchiti, Hothliwahali, or, in abbreviated form, Thliwahali (Liwahali), Houma, Ibitoupa, Icafui, Iroquois (see Nottoway), Jeaga, Kadohadacho, Kan-hatki, Kasihta, Kaskinampo, Kealedji, Keyauwee, Koasati, Kolomi or Kulumi, Koroa, Macapiras or Amacapiras, Machapunga, Manahoac, Meherrin, Michigamea, Mikasuki, Mobile, Mococo or Mucoco, Monacan, Moneton, Moratok, Mugulasha (see Quinipissa), Muklasa, Muskogee; title: Nabedache, Nacachau, Nacanish, Nacogdoche, Nacono, Nahyssan, Nanatsoho, Napochi or Nabochi, Nasoni, Natasi, Natchez, Natchitoches, Nechaui, Neche, Neusiok, Nottoway (Notowega, Nittaweega, or Nautaugue), Ocale, Occaneechi, Ocita or Ucita, Oconee, Ofo, Ofogoula, or Mosopelea, Okchai, Okelousa, Okmulgee, Onatheaqua, Opelousa, Osochi, Pakana, Pamlico, Pascagoula, Pawokti, Patiri, Pedee, Pensacola, Pilthlako (Opillako), Pohoy, Pooy, Pojoi, or Posoye, Potano, Powhatan, Quapaw, Quinipissa, Saluda, Santee, Saponi, Saturiwa, Sawokli, Seminole, Sewee, Shakori, Shawnee, Sissipahaw, Soacatino or Xacatin, Sugeree, Surruque, Horruque, or Surreche, Tacatacuru, Taensa, Tamathli (Tamak), Tangipahoa, Taposa, Tawasa, Tekesta or Tequesta, Timucua group, Tiou, Tocobaga, Tohome, Tukabahchee, Tunica, Tuscarora, Tuskegee, Tutelo, Utina or Timucua, Waccamaw, Wakokai, Washa (French: Ouacha), Washita or Ouachita, Wateree, Waxhaw, Weapemeoc, Winyaw, Wiwohka, Woccon, Yadkin, Yamasee, Yatasi, Yazoo, Yeopim (see Weapemeoc), Yuchi, Yufera, Yui (Spanish: Ibi), Yustaga or Hostaqua; title: – Interpretations of tribal names; title: – Physical and mental characteristics; title: – The influence of language; title: – Raw materials utilized by the Southeastern Indians: Mineral kingdom, Vegetable kingdom, Animal kingdom; title: – The distribution of raw materials; title: – The annual economic cycle; title: – Food: Discussion; title: – Horticulture; title: – Hunting: Woodcraft, Deer hunting, Bear hunting, Bison hunting, The hunting of other animals; title: – Fishing; title: – Domestication of animals: Pre-Columbian domestication, Horses, Hogs, domestic fowl, and cattle; title: – Preparation of vegetable foods; title: – Treatment of meats; title: – Preservation of food; title: – Tobacco; title: – Housing, Types of buildings, Materials used in buildings, Beds, Fire making, Smoke holes and windows, Doors, Awnings, sunshades, and flags, Cushions, Towels and soap, Stockades; title: – Clothing: Materials, Skin dressing, Cords, threads, and textiles, Featherwork, Clothing of men, Clothing of women, Clothing of children, Clothing of the medicine men, Bags and purses; title: – Ornamentation: Work in shell, Pearls, Porcupine-quill work, Work in metal, Manner of dressing the hair, Headbands,; title: Ear ornaments, Nose ornaments, Labrets, Necklaces, Bracelets and arm bands, Finger rings, Leg ornaments, Ornamentation of belts and other articles of clothing, Greasing and coloring of the hair and skin, Body paint, Tatooing, Staining of the teeth, Treatment of fingernails and toenails, Head deformation, Differences between ornaments worn by men and women; title: – The use of stone: Sources of the raw material, Flint implements, Axes, Stone pipes, Chunkey stones, Miscellaneous uses of stone; title: – Pottery; title: – Miscellaneous household utensils: Wooden stools, Dishes and spoons of wood and horn, Wooden mortars, Wooden chests, Cradles, Combs, Scratchers; title: – Implements used in hunting, fishing, and war: Knives, Clubs, Bows and arrows, Lances, spears, and javelins, Blowguns,; title: Slings, Shields, Armor; title: – Implements serving transportation: Canoes and rafts, Litters, Saddles, Bridges; title: – Mats and baskets; title: – The coloring of manufactured articles; title: – Mnemonic devices; title: – Artistic development; title: – Musical instruments: Drums, Rattles, Flageolets, Rasps; title: – Societal and ceremonial life: Towns, Social organization (General features, Clans and gentes, Castes, Moieties, Terms of relationship, Names), Games, War, Marriage customs, Customs relating to birth, education, and the division of labor between the sexes, Burial customs, Crime and punishment, Means of communication, Trade, Religious beliefs and usages, Medical practices; title: – Conclusion: Common cultural characters, Cultural differences, Cultural subareas, Central intrusion, Comparison of the Southeast with corresponding areas in other parts of the world; title: – Source materials; title: – Bibliography