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Synopsis
The Shelf2Life Native American Studies Collection is a unique set of pre-1923 materials that explore the characteristics and customs of North American Indians. From traditional songs and dance of the Apache and Navajo to the intricate patterns of Arapaho moccasins, these titles explore the symbolic meaning of Native American music and art. Complex relationships between tribal groups and government are also examined, highlighting the historic struggle for land rights, while the retelling of ancient myths and legends emphasize a belief in the interconnection of humans and nature and provide readers with significant insight into a culture deeply rooted in spirituality. The Shelf2Life Native American Studies Collection provides an invaluable perspective into Native American culture and politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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A Sioux Toa told in prose a child of any culture, of any time, can comprehend..And no matter how blurred the boundary between past and present, between unpredictable ghost and pragmatic logic, this rich collection from another time and place offers a contemporary message of great ultimate solace.
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- PublisherBCR (Bibliographical Center for Research)
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 1140662309
- ISBN 13 9781140662303
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages270
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