Isbn: 9781025924984 - prairie smoke (5 resultados)

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Taschenbuch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - 'Prairie Smoke' is an evocative collection of legends, myths, and folklore from the indigenous peoples of the North American Great Plains. Drawing upon the oral traditions of tribes such as the Pawnee, Omaha, and Dakota, the work explores the profound spiritual and physical connection between Native American cultures and the natural world. Through a series of short narratives and descriptive sketches, the book illustrates how the flora and fauna of the prairie-from the humble prairie smoke flower to the majestic bison-were woven into the fabric of daily life and religious belief.Combining the insights of ethnobotany with a deep respect for indigenous storytelling, 'Prairie Smoke' offers readers a window into a world where nature and culture are inextricably linked. The stories capture the essence of the grasslands, detailing the origins of various plants and the moral lessons found in animal behavior. This work serves as an essential record of the traditional knowledge and wisdom of the Great Plains tribes, preserving their unique perspective on the environment and their place within it. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in Native American history, folklore, and the natural history of the American West.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…

Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. "Prairie Smoke" is an evocative collection of legends, myths, and folklore from the indigenous peoples of the North American Great Plains. Drawing upon the oral traditions of tribes such as the Pawnee, Omaha, and Dakota, the work explores the profound spiritual and physical connection between Native American cultures and the natural world. Through a series of short narratives and descriptive sketches, the book illustrates how the flora and fauna of the prairie-from the humble prairie smoke flower to the majestic bison-were woven into the fabric of daily life and religious belief.Combining the insights of ethnobotany with a deep respect for indigenous storytelling, "Prairie Smoke" offers readers a window into a world where nature and culture are inextricably linked. The stories capture the essence of the grasslands, detailing the origins of various plants and the moral lessons found in animal behavior. This work serves as an essential record of the traditional knowledge and wisdom of the Great Plains tribes, preserving their unique perspective on the environment and their place within it. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in Native American history, folklore, and the natural history of the American West.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…