With abundant photographs; more than 160 in color; Native North America illustrates tribal life; sacred arenas; spiritual traditions; and artifacts of the indigenous people of North America; from the Inuit of the Canadian north to the Navajo of the American southwest. Beginning with a brief history of Native Americans; Larry Zimmerman and Brian Molyneaux explore individual culture areas; region by region. They discuss Native American spiritual observances; including personal and communal rituals; initiation rites; and curing ceremonies. Through descriptions of the powwow; rites of passage; plant rituals; oral storytelling; dreams; the ghost dance; and the drum; the authors provide a sensitive introduction to Native American spiritual traditions and examine issues that face Native Americans today.
#1034286 in Books University of Oklahoma Press 1986-02-15Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .80 x 6.00l; 1.21 #File Name: 0806119411408 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This descriptions of the landscape and the Native American inhabitants are very nice and are actually a high point of the storyBy John A. LeraasA very interesting work about this area of our country. Historical; geological and natural historical issues were considered in this interesting journal.Living in the Pacific Northwest I have become quite familiar with the Lewis and Clark expedition. Here was an expedition of similar intent but with very different political overtones. Whereas; for instance Lewis And Clark ventured into territory bearing British claims; this party forged into what was part of Mexico with a not unanticipated response.This descriptions of the landscape and the Native American inhabitants are very nice and are actually a high point of the story.The natural history of the area is nicely covered and especially interesting to me since my father was a field biologist.As is often the case the reading of this book has spurred me to order other books regarding the early American history of this this area which had direct ties to Washington DC.John A Leraas2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very InformativeBy CustomerI found this book to be very interesting. I am familiar with the area that the book was written about. The lower Red River as it runs through Oklahoma/Texas; Arkansas; and Louisiana. The hardships these men endured during their brief journey leads me to believe that they were of a stronger character than the men of today. The information provided about the Indians; their personalities; and habits is enough to make the book worth reading. I was able to follow the expedition along using on-line maps. Many of the sites they saw; I am familiar with. I think they would be more shocked if they could return and see it today than I am by reading what they saw on their journey. This is highly readable with very informative foot notes. If you like history; American Indians; early exploration narratives; or all the above; this book is for you.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Beyond the Red RiverBy buffalo edSOUTHERN COUNTERPART TO LEWIS AND CLARKis a second attempt by Dr. Flores tomeet the demand for information concerningthe ill-publisized Jeffersonian attempt tochart the Red River simultaneously to theLewis and Clark expedition. Freeman andCustis received the same endorsement fromJefferson; but their expedition met withSpanish resistance. The research done byDr. Flores is exceptional and provides athorough explanation of the journals keptduring passage along the Red River andthrough the associated Caddo Indian villages.Dr. Flores has dedicated himself to researchon the Red River; as well as western explorationand it is evident in all his works availablethrough .
