The Seminole Indians of Florida, Clay MacCauley [10 best books of all time TXT] 📗

CONTENTS.


Letter of transmittal
Introduction

CHAPTER I.
Personal characteristics
Physical characteristics
Physique of the men
Physique of the women
Clothing
Costume of the men
Costume of the women
Personal adornment
Hairdressing
Ornamentation of clothing
Use of beads
Silver disks
Ear rings
Finger rings
Silver vs. gold
Crescents
Me-le
Psychical characteristics
Ko-nip-ha-tco
Intellectual ability

CHAPTER II.
Seminole society
The Seminole family
Courtship
Marriage
Divorce
Childbirth
Infancy
Childhood
Seminole dwellings-
I-ful-lo-ha-tco's house
Home life
Food
Camp fire
Manner of eating
Amusements
The Seminole gens
Fellowhood
The Seminole tribe
Tribal organization
Seat of government
Tribal officers
Name of tribe

CHAPTER III.
Seminole tribal life
Industries
Agriculture
Soil
Corn
Sugar cane
Hunting