The Osage Tribe: Two Versions Of The Child-Naming Rite

La Flesche, Francis

ISBN 10: 1163156167 / ISBN 13: 9781163156162

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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GOOD. Green illustrated paperback with a black spine. Approx. 10" x 8". Bumps/chips to edges and corners. Rub wear, dust markings and light scratches to covers. Crease to bottom right corner. Once Read Books, cover scan available - just ask, OnceReadBooks com Orders shipped via USPS.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Osage Tribe: Two Versions Of The Child-Naming Rite
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163156167
• ISBN 13: 9781163156162
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Good.
• Weight: 10 ounces
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Synopsis

""The Osage Tribe: Two Versions Of The Child-Naming Rite"" is a book written by Francis La Flesche that explores the traditional child-naming rite of the Osage Native American tribe. The book presents two versions of this rite, one from the perspective of a male participant and the other from a female participant. The author provides a detailed description of the ceremony, including the symbolism and significance of each step. Additionally, La Flesche includes historical and cultural context for the Osage tribe, providing readers with a deeper understanding of their traditions and way of life. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and traditions, as well as those studying anthropology or history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

About the Author

Francis La Flesche, born about 1857, was the son of Estamaza, or "Chief Joseph" La Flesche, himself the son of a French trader and an Omaha mother In a lifetime devoted to the study of his people and their customs, Francis La Flesche achieved great distinction as a scientist and scholar, his most important work being two great series of studies on the Omaha and Osage tribes.
The foreword, written by David A. Baerreis, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin, sketches the life and career of Francis La Flesche and gives background information on the Omaha tribe and the teaching in the mission schools of the period.