Native American Folklore & Traditions

Book : Sirius Visual Reference Library

by Elsie Clews Parson

Genres: Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology

Synopsis

This captivating collection brings to life the folklore and traditions of the First Peoples of North America in a series of enthralling tales by some of the most accomplished anthropologists of the early 20th century.

From the Mojave Desert to the arctic expanses of Baffin Island, the rituals and traditions of the First Peoples of North America blur the boundaries between myth and reality.

This treasury brings together many spectacular tales from Native American folklore. Recorded from oral traditions by a variety of anthropologists, these heart-warming, magical and cautionary tales open a new window into the diversity and wonder of cultures that continue to thrive in the modern world.

Learn of potlash and marriage ceremonies, harvests and hunts, and how to survive in a hostile climate. Meet wonderful characters such as White-hip the shaman, Slender-maiden of the Apache and Sayach'apis, a Nootka trader.

Featuring stunning photographic portraits of First Nation peoples by Edward S. Curtis, as well as beautiful artwork by Charles Marion Russell and Frederic Remington, this illustrated volume helps bring these remarkable stories to life.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Sirius Visual Reference Library brings together wonderfully illustrated reference guides on scientific and historical topics, made bold and fascinating through full-color maps, timelines, photographs, feature boxes and other visual elements.

Release date: December 16, 2019

Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Limited

Print pages: 192