Project Gutenberg 2010-10-14 Public domain in the USA. 643 Rafinesque, C. S. (Constantine Samuel) 1783 1840 Rafinesque, Constantine Samuel Jobson, Constantine Rafinesque-Schmaltz, Constantine Samuel The American Nations, Vol. I. Or, Outlines of a National History of the Ancient and Modern Nations of North and South America "The American Nations, Vol. I" by C. S. Rafinesque is a historical account written in the early 19th century. This work aims to outline the national history of the ancient and modern nations of North and South America, proposing to decipher the obscured historical narratives of these continents. In this comprehensive examination, Rafinesque intends to weave together various historical threads related to the diverse cultures, languages, and events that have shaped the Americas. The opening of the publication lays the groundwork for an ambitious endeavor, detailing the author's dedication to researching the history of American nations and the importance of using a multi-disciplinary approach that includes geography, ethnography, and philology. Rafinesque introduces his method of collecting historical materials from various sources, urging the need to elevate the understanding of American history beyond mere sketches. He expresses his conviction that thorough examination of resources is crucial for presenting a complete narrative that encompasses the rich and complex tapestry of the civilizations that have existed in the Americas long before European contact. As he embarks on this task, he acknowledges the challenges ahead while establishing a framework for the significant scholarly work that will follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Indians Indians -- Origin Taino Indians Taino language E011 Text Category: History - Other Category: History - American Category: Archaeology & Anthropology 879778 2025-07-14T04:43:26.226792 text/html 886103 2010-10-14T16:44:54 text/html 261312 2025-07-14T04:43:43.198714 application/epub+zip 273146 2025-07-14T04:43:30.369751 application/epub+zip 1174035 2010-10-14T16:45:36 application/pdf 259518 2025-07-14T04:43:28.557787 application/epub+zip 538505 2025-07-14T04:43:51.061667 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 423805 2025-07-14T04:43:41.953741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64478 2022-09-15T13:25:26.229275 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 369458 2025-07-14T04:43:23.900800 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 370458 2020-06-16T18:24:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 370591 2010-10-14T16:45:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 370585 2010-10-14T16:45:36 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 27613 2025-07-14T04:43:51.220645 application/rdf+xml 483815 2010-10-14T16:45:37 application/prs.tei 12755 2025-07-14T04:43:29.170814 image/jpeg 3096 2025-07-14T04:43:28.862772 image/jpeg 144863 2020-06-16T18:24:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 144652 2010-10-14T16:45:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 177252 2010-10-14T16:44:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 336038 2010-10-14T16:45:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 152106 2010-10-14T16:45:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 144566 2010-10-14T16:45:37 application/octet-stream application/zip 256443 2025-07-14T04:43:26.263816 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia