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The Time of the Buffalo
Tom McHugh
Format: Print book
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The magnificent beast that once roamed from Alaska to the Carolinas "in numbers numberless" is splendidly memorialized in The Time of the Buffalo, which begins with its genesis in the Ice Age, traces its evolution and natural history, observes its patterns of behavior, a |
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American Indian Traditions & Ceremonies
Karen Berman
Format: Hardcover
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American Indian life has long been enriched by ceremonies marking important events. For the American Indian, the spirit world is present throughout nature & in every aspect of human life, & ceremonies were one way in which people could show their respect, give thanks & |
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Visions of the People: A Pictorial History of Plains Indian Life
Evan M Maurer
Format: Book
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The catalog for an exhibit touring Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Omaha during 1993. Presents over 300 representations by Plains Indians of daily routines, acts of personal bravery, spirituality, and other topics of importance. Five essays survey the historical context and particular artistic... |
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The First Americans: Spirit of the Land and the People
Josepha Sherman
Format: Book
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From the myths and legends of the ancient world to the verfied historical records of modern times, these inspiring volumes provide a window onto the past, enabling the reader to understand previous eras and the men and women who created them.A fascinating visual guide to the hi |
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Native Roots: How the Indians Enriched America
Jack McIver Weatherford
Format: Book
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"Well written, imagery-ridden...A tale of what was, what became, and what is today regarding the Indian relation to the European civilization that 'grafted' itself onto this ancient system.'"MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNEConventional American history holds that the whi |
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Native America: Portrait of the Peoples
Duane Champagne
Format: Book
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With energy, range, and a clear detailed vision of Native cultures, issues, and history, Portrait of the Peoples captures the epic story of Native America from a unique and intimate perspective. The powerful discussion is enhanced with nearly 200 photographs and illustrations, man |
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A Circle of Nations: Voices and Visions of American Indians
John Gattuso
Format: Book
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A stunning anthology of original essays and photographs by 20 American Indian writers and photographers includes the works of Gabriel Horn and Simon Ortiz. Celebrates the depth and diversity of contemporary Native American life. 80 photos, 40 in color. Media tour. |
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Daughters of the Earth
Carolyn J Niethammer
Format: Book
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She was both guardian of the hearth and, on occasion, ruler and warrior, leading men into battle, managing the affairs of her people, sporting war paint as well as necklaces and earrings.She built houses and ground corn, wove blankets and painted pottery, played field hock |
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Everyday Life of the North American Indian
Jon Ewbank Manchip White - Holmes & Meier Pub
Format: Hardcover
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The story of the Native American from his immigration from the Asian mainland to life on government-authorized reservations. A well-woven narrative follows the nomad, hunter, and farmer throughout the New World, and presents detailed views of daily life and culture. Index. Bibliography.... |
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Native North American Art
Janet Catherine Berlo
Format: Book
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This exciting new investigation explores the indigenous arts of the US and Canada from the early pre-Columbian period to the present day, stressing the conceptual and iconographic continuities over five centuries and across an immensely diverse range of regions. The richness of Na |
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Focus on Feathers
J Andrew Forsythe
Format: Book
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Good feather work skills are a must for producing top quality craftwork, and this comprehensive new book covers every facet in great detail. Beginning with a gallery of full-color photos of hundreds of real feathers, the author takes you through the selection, straightening, trimm |
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North American Indian Art
David W Penney - Thames & Hudson
Format: Paperback
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A splendidly illustrated introduction to the rich history of Native American art, distinguished by its broad coverage and nuanced discussion. This timely new book surveys the artistic traditions of indigenous North America, from those of ancient cultures such as Adena, Hopewell, Mississippian,... |
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Spirit of Mother Earth
Jeremy Schmidt
Format: Book
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To Native Americans, nature and art are undeniably interwined. Creating a work of art - or even a tool or weapon - meant paying reverence to the cosmic forces of the Earth's spirit. With over 100 color photographs, In The Spirit Of Mother Earth shows how nature has influenced the exquisite... |
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Masterpieces of American Indian Literature
Willis Goth Regier
Format: Book
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The five complete and unabridged works collected here are parts of a long and passionate testimony about American Indian culture as related by Indians themselves. Deep emotions and life-shaking crises converge in these pages concerning identity, family, community, caste, gender, n |
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Blue Dawn, Red Earth: New Native American Storytellers
Clifford E Trafzer
Format: Book
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In recent decades, Native American literature has experienced a resurgence in prominence and popularity. Beginning with the 1969 publication of N. Scott Momaday's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel House Made of Dawn, and continuing with the work of Paula Gunn Allen, Linda Hogan, |
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Passing the Moon Through 13 Baskets
Susan Calla
Format: Paperback
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Nature narratives and Native American stories highlight this month-by-month travel companion to more than sixty seasonal events and regional festivals on California's northernmost wild redwood coast. |
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Travels in a Stone Canoe: The Return to the Wisdomkeepers
Harvey Arden - Simon & Schuster
Format: Print book
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In this luminous story, two journalists from National Geographic on assignment in Indian Country cross an invisible boundary between two worlds, two different visions of reality -- and find their lives transformed. In a stunning and probing narrative -- part adventure tale, part reflection... |
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