The Indian Tipi: It's History, Construction, and Use - Softcover

Reginald Laubin; Gladys Laubin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 034522339X ISBN 13: 9780345223395

Publisher: Ballantine Books, 1971

Synopsis

The Sioux word tipi means "for living in"' it is well named. Not only is it practical - warm in winter, cool in summer, standing up to the roughest weather, moveable and easy to construct - it is beautiful, even undecorated, and possesses a wealth of history, tradition and lore. Kit Carson lived in a tipi; so did Buffalo Bill, Jim Bridger, General John Charles Fremont, and many another giant of our history. Here, in this unique book, is everything you need to know about constructing and living in a tipi, together with its history and its art, including the art of decorating it in best Indian style - in short, all the tipi lore extant today.

About this title

About the Author

Reginald and Gladys Laubin, his late wife, have devoted their personal and professional lives to the preservation and interpretation of American Indian dance and culture. They are recognized authorities on and performers of Indian dances and ceremonies. In 1972 for their contribution to dance they were presented the Capezio Dance Award, the first ethnic dancers to be honored with this highest award of the dance world. They were presented the Catlin Peace Pipe Award by Red Dawn, Sioux. They are the authors of The Indian Tipi: Its history, Construction, and Use and American Indian Archery, both published by the University of Oklahoma Press.

Edition details

• Publisher: Ballantine Books
• Publication date: 1971
• ISBN 10: 034522339X
• ISBN 13: 9780345223395
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 270