Land of Nakoda: The Story of the Assiniboine Indians (Western History Classics) - Softcover

Long, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1931832358 ISBN 13: 9781931832359

Publisher: Riverbend, 2004

Synopsis

“Land of Nakoda” is a vivid account of the history, legends, customs, crafts, and ceremonies of the Assiniboine Indians of the northern plains. First published in 1942, it was written and illustrated by tribal members who interviewed the Old Ones, the tribal elders, in their native language. Many of the stories predate Lewis and Clark and were passed down through a dynamic oral tradition. Using clear and precise writing, “Land of Nakoda” accurately describes tribal legends, daily life, lodging, food, courtship and marriage, children’s games, buffalo hunting, tools and weapons, religious ceremonies and secret societies, medicine men and spirits, and the coming of the white men. It features 84 original illustrations, and a list of Assiniboine bands, and biographies of the author, the illustrator, and the Old Ones who told the stories.

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Review:

"This book is the essence of Assiniboine culture that has been transmitted to modern times from its' sons and daughters." --Dr. James Shanley, President, Fort Peck Montana Community College

About this edition

• Publisher: Riverbend
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1931832358
• ISBN 13: 9781931832359
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240