George A. Dorsey

Charles Darwin is well-known throughout the world for his revolutionary work from 1859; The Origin of Species, the foundational study of evolution which greatly challenged the near-universal belief in the Christian world, at that time, of creationism. Originally published in 1928, Dorsey attempts to provide a detailed account of the scientist’s life and personality informed by letters, published works and an autobiography written by Darwin. Darwin’s life was full of challenges both in his personal life as well as his career and The Evolution of Charles Darwin explores all aspects of his life from birth to death emphasising the great impact his work had in the scientific community and humanity as a whole.

""Notes on Skidi Pawnee Society"" is a book written by George A. Dorsey that provides an in-depth analysis of the Skidi Pawnee tribe's social structure, customs, beliefs, and religious practices. The author, who was an American anthropologist, conducted extensive research and fieldwork among the Skidi Pawnees in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In this book, he presents his findings and observations about the tribe's social organization, including their kinship system, political hierarchy, and ceremonial practices. The book also discusses the Skidi Pawnee's religious beliefs and rituals, including their creation myth, the importance of the sun and moon, and their use of sacred bundles. Overall, ""Notes on Skidi Pawnee Society"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and history, particularly those interested in the Pawnee tribe. This is a new release of the original 1940 edition. 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.