<p>In "Traditions of the Arikara," George A. Dorsey provides a comprehensive ethnographic study rooted in the cultural fabric of the Arikara people, a Native American tribe from the Great Plains. Through meticulous fieldwork and keen observational skills, Dorsey documents the intricate rituals, oral histories, and social structures that define the Arikara community. Written in a clear and engaging style, the book positions the Arikara within the ...