More than 40 years ago; Thomas E. Mails began a personal exploration of the spiritual richness of traditional Native American customs and secret ceremonies. Using his gifts as a talented illustrator and writer; he tirelessly worked to bring the spiritual culture of Native Americans to readers until his death in November 2001. This new edition of Secret Native American Pathways authentically details the religious beliefs and ritual of four major tribes (Apache; Cherokee; Hopi; and Sioux).
#2002341 in Books University of South Carolina Press 2004-11-01 2004-11-01Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 .89 x 6.16 x 9.22l; 1.08 #File Name: 1570035598240 pages
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. What a Surprise!By A. HolderI am a high school United States history teacher in Florida and I wanted to learn a little more about what life was like in Florida during and after the civil war. I found this book online and bought it. What a pleasant surprise! I was not expecting such a well-written; well-researched and endearing true account of the lives of these Florida women during the Civil War. Not only is it replete with first hand documentation; but it is comprehensive of all aspects of life and circumstances faced during that time. And what I didn't expect was how involved I became in the lives of these women. I was reading it primarily for research; but certain women's letters and diary entries kept popping up and it started to paint a complete picture of their life; so much so; that when I neared then end of the book and it talked about the loved ones they lost in the war; or how they themselves died... I actually grieved. I didn't realize that I was being emotionally pulled into their lives as I was taking notes and highlighting bits and pieces of information. If you are the least bit interested in Florida history; or women in the civil war (it speaks almost equally about their menfolk as well) YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED with this book. Highly recommended!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another ViewBy Barbara J. HillWhen one thinks of the Civil War one usually congurs images of courageous men fighting for their convictions. Dr. Revels shows us another side of this conflict--courageous women; fighting for their homes; their husbands; their families. This she does with humor (describing the Crackers) and pathos (letters written from the war front to the home). I highly recommend this book to anyone with an interest in History and Women's Studies.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. You don't need to be an historian to enjoy this bookBy Chris CampbellWell written and fun to read. This may be the first history book I've read since high school and certainly the first to make me appreciate how much of history is really about pretty ordinary people.
