Prairie Smoke, a Collection of Lore of the Prairies
Unveiling the Myths and Traditions of Prairie CultureBy Melvin R. Gilmore
Length3h 57m
About this audiobook
In "Prairie Smoke: A Collection of Lore of the Prairies," Melvin R. Gilmore presents a rich tapestry of stories steeped in the heritage of the American Great Plains. Emphasizing a folkloric tradition, Gilmore intertwines narratives that capture the essence of prairie life, drawing on oral histories and indigenous lore to depict the natural and cultural landscape of the region. His literary style is marked by a lyrical prose that melds vivid imagery with a contemplative tone, engaging readers in a profound exploration of the connections between people, land, and memory. Melvin R. Gilmore was deeply influenced by his personal experiences growing up in the heart of the prairies, where he garnered an appreciation for the rich cultural tapestry of Native American traditions and pioneer life. An ethnographer and folklorist, Gilmore dedicated his career to documenting and preserving the stories that define the identity of the prairies. His profound respect for the land and its history is evident throughout this collection, providing a vital context to the narratives presented. "Prairie Smoke" is an essential read for anyone interested in American folklore, indigenous culture, or the intricate relationship between humans and the environment. Gilmore's work not only serves as a preservation of history but also as an invitation to contemplate the transformative power of storytelling and the natural world's enduring influence on our lives.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length3 hrs 57 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 20, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
28USE OF THE GROUND BEAN BY INDIANS
2Land and People
29TIPSIN: AN IMPORTANT NATIVE FOOD PLANT
3NATURE AND HEALTH
30HOW THE PEOPLE OBTAINED THE PRECIOUS GIFT OF CORN
4SPIRIT OF LIFE
31A GROUP OF PAWNEE HYMNS TO CORN
5ATTITUDE TOWARDS NATIVE LIFE
32MOTHER CORN
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6INDIANS’ APPRECIATION AND LOVE OF THEIR HOMELAND: SONG TO THE TREES AND STREAMS
33LEADERSHIP OF MOTHER CORN
7THRILLING ESCAPE OF A WAR PARTY OUTNUMBERED AND SURROUNDED BY THEIR ENEMIES
34GUIDANCE OF MOTHER CORN
8A MANDAN MONUMENT IN COMMEMORATION OF AN ACT OF HEROISM
35A HYMN OF THANKS TO MOTHER CORN
9THE LEGEND OF STANDING ROCK
36THE FORGOTTEN EAR OF CORN
10THE HOLY HILL PAHUK
37HOW THE USEFULNESS OF WILD RICE WAS DISCOVERED
11THE LODGE OF THE BLACK-TAIL DEER WHICH TALKED WITH ITS CAPTOR
38A STORY OF THE SUNFLOWER
12THE WONDERFUL BASKET
39DAKOTA FOLKLORE OF THE SPIDERWORT
13CAUSE OF THE BREAKING UP OF THE ICE IN THE MISSOURI RIVER IN SPRINGTIME
40Stories of the Four-Footed People
14THE WATER-SPRING OF THE HOLY MAN
41THE FAITHFUL DOG
15THE SACRED SYMBOL OF THE CIRCLE
42HOW COYOTE CHIEF WAS PUNISHED
16THE SACRED NUMBER FOUR
43THE SKUNK AND THE BEAR
17THE PRISTINE PRAIRIE
44THE SONG OF THE OLD WOLF
18ABORIGINAL AMERICAN AGRICULTURE
45Stories of the People of the Air
19THE EARTH-LODGE: HYMN TO THE SUN
46FOLK SAYINGS ABOUT THE MEADOWLARK
20DESCRIPTION OF THE TIPI
47HOW THE MEADOWLARK WON THE RACE
21AN OMAHA GHOST STORY
48INDIAN FOLKLORE OF THE HORNED LARK
22AN OMAHA HERO SONG
49HOW IT CAME ABOUT THAT GEESE MIGRATE
23Stories of Plant People
50THE CAPTIVE BIRD: A TRUE STORY OF CHILDHOOD IN THE OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA
24SACRED TREES
51THE CHICKADEE
25THE SONG OF THE PASQUE FLOWER: THE SONG OF THE PASQUE FLOWER
52THE SONG OF THE WREN
26THE PRAIRIE ROSE
53THE WAR EAGLE AND THE JACK-RABBIT
27THE SONG OF THE WILD ROSE
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