The book "Eighth Annual Report of the Bureau of Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1886-1887, Government Printing Office, Washington, 1891" is a valuable source for the study of the ethnography and culture of the peoples of North America in the late 19th century. This edition contains the results of research and ethnographic observations carried out by the Bureau of Ethnology in the period from 1886 to 1887. The book contains a large number of illustrations, maps and photographs that help the reader better imagine the life and rituals of the indigenous peoples of North America. The publication is an important document for the study of the traditions, customs and languages of these peoples, and also reflects the contemporary approaches to ethnographic research. Students, scholars, and anyone interested in the culture and history of the indigenous peoples of North America may benefit from reading this book.