John R. Swanton's Source Material on the History and Ethnology of the Caddo Indians is a classic reference on the Caddos. In this volume he presents the history and culture of the Caddos according to the principal French, Spanish, and English sources.The first half of the book is devoted to an extensive history of the Caddos, from De Soto's encounters in 1521 to the Caddos' involvement in the Ghost Dance Religion of 1890. The second half discusses Caddo culture, including origin legends and religious beliefs, material culture, social relations, government, warfare, leisure, and trade. For this... View More...
