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Ellsworth Huntington was a prominent geographer, anthropologist, and archaeologist who made significant contributions to the fields of geography, anthropology, and archaeology. Born on September 16, 1876, and passing away on October 17, 1947, Huntington is known for his in-depth research on the relationship between geographical environment and human behavior.

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“Although farming of any sort was almost as impossible in the plains as in the dry regions of winter rains farther west, the abundance of buffaloes made life much easier in many respects.”

Made Impossible Easier Rain West Winter Dry Abundance Regions Farming Winter Rain

Book:The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America

Source: The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America

“Nevertheless most of the evergreen forests of the north must always remain the home of wild animals and trappers, a backward region in which it is easy for a great fur company to maintain a practical monopoly.”

Home America Science Easy Animal Company Practicals Forests Regions Nevertheless Monopoly Fur Wild Animal Evergreens Woods And Forests

Book:A Chronicle of Aboriginal America: Juvenile History - - American

Source: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America: Juvenile History - - American

“Man could not stay there forever. He was bound to spread to new regions, partly because of his innate migratory tendency and partly because of Nature's stern urgency.”

Men Science Nature Natural Forever Bounds Spread Tendencies Regions Innate Urgency

Book:The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America

Source: The Red Man's Continent: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America

“Although mountains may guide migrations, the plains are the regions where people dwell in greatest numbers.”

People May House Numbers Mountain Guides Regions Migration

Book:A Chronicle of Aboriginal America: Juvenile History - - American

Source: A Chronicle of Aboriginal America: Juvenile History - - American

About the Author

Born: September 16, 1876
Died: October 17, 1947
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Quotes: 27

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A Chronicle of Aboriginal America: Juvenile History - - AmericanRelated source material

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