When trappers and fur traders first encountered the Arikara Indians, they saw a settled and well-organized people who could be firm friends or fearsome enemies.

Carnegie sponsored collection of ethnographic materials from the Arikara, this text is packed with details, observations, and insights. An essential text for an

Reproduction of the original.

This book provides valuable insights into the traditions and culture of the Arikara Native American tribe. Collected under the auspices of the Carnegie Institut