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The Huron: Farmers of the North

by Bruce G. Trigger

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This remarkable reconstruction of the sedentary, agricultural, but warlike life of the Huron underscores the importance of studying Huron life, since the Huron were wiped out by other Iroquoians in the 17th Century.

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An interesting analysis of a long-gone way of life and culture.

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Bruce G. Trigger

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Bruce G. Trigger is James McGill Professor in the Department of Anthropology at McGill University

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Canonical title: The Huron: Farmers of the North
Original publication date: 1969
Important places: Ontario, Canada
Original language: English

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Languages: English
Media: Paper
ISBNs: 3
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Published: 1969
Genres: Anthropology, Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Politics and Government
DDC/MDS: 970.3
LCC: E99 .H9 .T7

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