Traits of American Indian Life and Character
Traits of American Indian Life and Character

Author: Peter Skeene Ogden

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-08-07

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 0486148483

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Illuminating account of Indian life in the American Northwest painstakingly documents customs, beliefs, ritual and daily activities.

Traits Of American-Indian Life And Character
Traits Of American-Indian Life And Character

Author: A. Fur Trader

Publisher: Alpha Edition

Published: 2021-03-18

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9789354488405

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Traits Of American-Indian Life And Character has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian (National Book Award Winner)

Author: Sherman Alexie

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2012-01-10

Total Pages: 299

ISBN-13: 0316219304

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A New York Times bestseller—over one million copies sold! A National Book Award winner A Boston Globe-Horn Book Award winner Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of Junior, a budding cartoonist growing up on the Spokane Indian Reservation. Determined to take his future into his own hands, Junior leaves his troubled school on the rez to attend an all-white farm town high school where the only other Indian is the school mascot. Heartbreaking, funny, and beautifully written, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which is based on the author's own experiences, coupled with poignant drawings by Ellen Forney that reflect the character's art, chronicles the contemporary adolescence of one Native American boy as he attempts to break away from the life he was destined to live. With a forward by Markus Zusak, interviews with Sherman Alexie and Ellen Forney, and black-and-white interior art throughout, this edition is perfect for fans and collectors alike.

Do All Indians Live in Tipis? Second Edition
Do All Indians Live in Tipis? Second Edition

Author: NMAI

Publisher: Smithsonian Institution

Published: 2018-07-17

Total Pages: 284

ISBN-13: 158834620X

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How much do you really know about totem poles, tipis, and Tonto? There are hundreds of Native tribes in the Americas, and there may be thousands of misconceptions about Native customs, culture, and history. In this illustrated guide, experts from Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian debunk common myths and answer frequently asked questions about Native Americans past and present. Readers will discover the truth about everything from kachina dolls to casinos, with answers to nearly 100 questions, including: Did Indians really sell Manhattan for twenty-four dollars worth of beads and trinkets? Are dream catchers an authentic tradition? Do All Indians Live in Tipis? Second Edition features short essays, mostly Native-authored, that cover a range of topics including identity; origins and histories; clothing, housing, and food; ceremony and ritual; sovereignty; animals and land; language and education; love and marriage; and arts, music, dance, and sports.

The Myths of the North American Indians
The Myths of the North American Indians

Author: Lewis Spence

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 1989-01-01

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 9780486259673

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An anthology of the legends and myths of the Algonquins, Iroquois, Pawnees, and Sioux includes such stories as "Hiawatha," "The Sacred Bear-Spear," and "The Legend of Cold Weather."