And Now You Know : 50 North American Native Legends

Friesen, Virginia Lyons, Friesen, John W.

ISBN 10: 1550593846 / ISBN 13: 9781550593846

Published by Brush Education, 2009

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Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: And Now You Know : 50 North American Native Legends
• Publisher: Brush Education
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1550593846
• ISBN 13: 9781550593846
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 0.573 pounds

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Synopsis

Before the printing press dominated the world of formal communications, families, communities, and cultures relied on the oral tradition to pass along revered knowledge. Valued cultural content, particularly spiritual and historical beliefs and practices, was transmitted through legends and stories shared between generations by acknowledged storytellers and Elders. This practice was very much the case with Indigenous communities throughout North America. Represented here are legends from many Native groups, including Sioux, Cree, Hopi, Haida, Iroquois, Creek, Dakota, and others.

About the Authors

John W. Friesen, PhD, DMin, is a professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Calgary, where he conducts research in Aboriginal education and teacher training. An ordained clergyman with the All Native Circle Conference of the United Church of Canada, he has authored or co-authored more than 50 books.

Virginia Lyons Friesen, PhD, is a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Communication and Culture at the University of Calgary and a frequent instructor at Old Sun College in Siksika, Alberta. She has co-presented a number of papers at academic conferences and has co-authored several books.