Òsun is a brilliant deity whose imagery and worldwide devotion demand broad and deep scholarly reflection. Contributors to the ground-breaking Africa’s Ogun; edited by Sandra Barnes (Indiana University Press; 1997); explored the complex nature of Ogun; the orisa who transforms life through iron and technology. Òsun across the Waters continues this exploration of Yoruba religion by documenting Òsun religion. Òsun presents a dynamic example of the resilience and renewed importance of traditional Yoruba images in negotiating spiritual experience; social identity; and political power in contemporary Africa and the African diaspora.The 17 contributors to Òsun across the Waters delineate the special dimensions of Òsun religion as it appears through multiple disciplines in multiple cultural contexts. Tracing the extent of Òsun traditions takes us across the waters and back again. Òsun traditions continue to grow and change as they flow and return from their sources in Africa and the Americas.
#159580 in Books Alan T Nolan 1994-02-22 1994-02-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x 1.22 x 6.12l; 1.67 #File Name: 0253208637432 pagesThe Iron Brigade A Military History
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A good civil war readBy Fuzzy pictureInteresting book; easy to read and follows the sequences making very readable. Names the names and puts you there.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A readable unit historyBy YellowkidSo many unit histories make for very dry reading; this is one that is an exception. The "Black Hats" are mostly known for their role on the first day of the Gettysburg battle in support of John Bufords troops; a role that was crucial in holding the tide of rebel forces until the Union was able to bring the rest of it's army to bear. The Wisconsin; Indiana and Michigan force however had a much wider role in other actions which are presented by the author in a very readable style. Mr Nolan has written other works on the subject; one of which I have read; but it would be hard to imagine a more thorough; enjoyable one. Highly recommended.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Buy itBy David MarshallOne of the best books ever written on this great group of Union soldiers.
