Franklin R. Johnston's field notes -- recently rediscovered after more than half a century -- are a milestone in the history of anthropology. Johnston lived and worked among Native Americans from 1905 through 1939, carefully and meticulously documenting his experiences and discoveries. This book is lavishly illustrated with photographs from Johnston's own collection and other important sources, and with Johnston's original field drawings.Johnston...
This is truly an outstanding book both in presentation and content. It gives a first hand look at American Indian culture and history. Franklin Johnston was one original contributors to the South West Indian museum, he is credited with many first discovers as well as being one of the few white men to have a personal relationship with several of the last great Chiefs. Many of the pictures in the book are published for...
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