Length229h 10m

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Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies' emerges as a profound anthology encapsulating an array of perspectives on the rich tapestry of Native American life. Spanning scholarly works on history, culture, and linguistics, to intimate explorations of mythology, this collection masterfully melds rigorous academic study with the visceral narratives of Native American experiences. The diversity within invites a comprehensive understanding, enhanced by standout analyses of cultural rituals, linguistic peculiarities, and historical ramifications, without ascribing these insights to any single contributor but celebrating the collective expertise brought together in this volume. The authors and editors, including luminaries like Franz Boas and Edward S. Curtis, bring a weight of academic and cultural authority, illustrating a deep engagement with their subjects that is both scholarly and sensitive. These contributors, who hail from various periods across the 19th and early 20th centuries, offer unique lenses on the Native American societies—some as contemporaries, others as retrospective analysts. Together, they trace a constellation of indigenous identity through time and space, aligning their work with pivotal cultural and literary movements, and thereby enriching the thematic tapestry with nuanced historical and cultural analyses. This anthology is invaluable not only for scholars and students but for anyone fascinated by the depth and diversity of Native American studies. It presents an opportunity to navigate through contrasting literary styles and thematic arenas, offering a broader comprehension of an often misunderstood and stereotyped culture. Readers are encouraged to explore this collection for its educational value, to appreciate the breadth of insight offered, and to engage in the ongoing dialogue it fosters among the timeless works of its distinguished contributors.

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Rating★★★★ 4.4 (23)
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GenrePsychology, Literary Classics
Length229 hrs 10 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 2, 2018
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1The North American Indian (Illustrated Edition)
2Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies
3General History
4The North American Indian
5Foreword
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6General Introduction
7The Apache
8Historical Sketch
9Homeland and Life
10Mythology - Creation Myth
11Medicine and Medicine-Men
12The Messiah Craze
13Puberty Rite
14Dance of the Gods
15The Jicarillas
16Home and General Customs
17Mythology - Creation Myth
18Miracle Performers
19Origin of Fire
20The Navaho
21Home Life, Arts, and Beliefs
22History
23Mythology - Creation Myth
24Miracle Performers
25Legend of the Happiness Chant
26Legend of the Night Chant
27Ceremonies—The Night Chant
28Maturity Ceremony
29Marriage
30Appendix
31Tribal Summary - The Apache
32The Jicarillas
33The Navaho
34Southern Athapascan Comparative Vocabulary
35The Cherokee Nation of Indians
36Introductory
37Treaty Concluded November 28, 17852
38Material Provisions
39Historical Data
40Fernando de Soto's Expedition
41Early Traditions
42Early Contact with Virginia Colonists
43Early Relations with Carolina Colonists
44Mention by Various Early Authors
45Territory of Cherokees at Period of English Settlement
46Population
47Old Cherokee Towns
48Expulsion of Shawnees by Cherokees and Chickasaws
49Treaty Relations with the Colonies
50Treaty Relations with the United States

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