Introduction To The Study Of Mortuary Customs Among The North American Indians (1880) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781163933633 : 1163933635 : 10 Sep 2010 : Introduction To The Study Of Mortuary Customs Among The North American Indians is a book written by H.C. Yarrow in 1880. The book is a comprehensive study of the mortuary customs and practices of the North American Indians. It covers various aspects of the funeral rites and ceremonies, including the preparation of the body, burial methods, mourning customs, and the role of the community in the funeral process. The author provides a detailed description of the different tribes and their unique mortuary customs, including the Sioux, Pawnee, Apache, and Navajo tribes. He also discusses the significance of mortuary practices in the cultural and social context of the North American Indians. The book is based on the author's personal observations and research, as well as on the accounts of other scholars and explorers. It is written in a sc