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Author: Peter Skeene Ogden
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2012-08-07
Total Pages: 129
ISBN-13: 0486148483
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIlluminating account of Indian life in the American Northwest painstakingly documents customs, beliefs, ritual and daily activities.
Author: A. Fur Trader
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: 2021-03-18
Total Pages: 236
ISBN-13: 9789354488405
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTraits 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.
Author: Peter Skene Ogden
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Published: 1933
Total Pages: 0
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Published: 1894
Total Pages: 30
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Sherman Alexie
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 2012-01-10
Total Pages: 299
ISBN-13: 0316219304
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 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.
Author: NMAI
Publisher: Smithsonian Institution
Published: 2018-07-17
Total Pages: 284
ISBN-13: 158834620X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHow 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.
Author: Lewis Spence
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 1989-01-01
Total Pages: 498
ISBN-13: 9780486259673
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn 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."
Author: Cynthia L. Smith
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2021-02-09
Total Pages: 144
ISBN-13: 0063049821
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn a voice that resonates with insight and humor, New York Times bestselling author Cynthia Leitich Smith tells the story of a teenage girl who must face down her grief and reclaim her place in the world with the help of her intertribal community. It's been six months since Cassidy Rain Berghoff’s best friend, Galen, died, and up until now she has succeeded in shutting herself off from the world. But when controversy arises around Aunt Georgia’s Indian Camp in their mostly white midwestern community, Rain decides to face the outside world again, with a new job photographing the campers for her town’s newspaper. Soon, Rain has to decide how involved she wants to become in Indian Camp. Does she want to keep a professional distance from her fellow Native teens? And, though she is still grieving, will she be able to embrace new friends and new beginnings? In partnership with We Need Diverse Books
Author: Indianapolis Public Library
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Published: 1890
Total Pages: 122
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