American AnthropologistVolume 48, Issue 1 p. 1-21 Free Access ORIGINS OF AMERICAN INDIAN AGRICULTURE* George F. Carter, George F. Carter The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this author George F. Carter, George F. Carter The Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MarylandSearch for more papers by this author First published: January‐March 1946 https://doi.org/10.1525/aa.1946.48.1.02a00020Citations: 11 * Paper given before the Anthropological Society of Washington. AboutPDF ToolsExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. 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