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  • Omaha sociology

    by James Owen Dorsey ...
    "Omaha Sociology" by James Owen Dorsey is a significant work that delves into the social structures and cultural practices of the Omaha tribe. Dorsey, an anthropologist, meticulously documents the tribe's customs, beliefs, and social organization, providing a rich ethnographic account. His observations offer insights into the Omaha's worldview, their relationship with the environment, and the ... Read more

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  • Native American Studies (22 Book Collection)

    History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    This meticulously curated anthology, 'Native American Studies (22 Book Collection)', offers an expansive exploration into the rich tapestry of Native American history, culture, and lore through a diverse range of literary styles. From ethnographic accounts and historical narratives to insightful anthropological studies, the collection stands as a testament to the multifaceted nature of Native ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History, Mythology, Ceremonies, Languages, and Indigenous Voices

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies gathers historical narratives, ethnographic observations, tribal traditions, linguistic inquiries, biographies, and documentary accounts into a capacious, if critically uneven, archive of Indigenous life in North America. Its range extends from creation stories and ceremonial practices to warfare, diplomacy, territorial ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History of the Great Tribes, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi…

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Within the intricate tapestry of 'Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies,' readers are invited to explore a rich confluence of narratives and scholarly analyses that illuminate the diverse experiences and perspectives of Native American communities. The anthology traverses a broad spectrum of themes, from historical recounting and mythological exploration to ... Read more

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  • The Mythology of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan and Zuñi

    Sacred Narratives, Creation Stories, Ritual Songs, and Cosmologies of Indigenous North America

    by Lewis Spence, James Owen Dorsey, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, James Mooney, Erminnie A. Smith ...
    The Mythology of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan and Zuñi gathers accounts of Indigenous cosmology, sacred narrative, ceremonial life, origin traditions, and culture heroes from several North American nations. Ranging from comparative mythographic synthesis to ethnographic transcription and interpretive commentary, the volume preserves strikingly different narrative textures: creation cycles, ... Read more

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  • The Mythology of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan and Zuñi

    Exploring Indigenous Myths of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan, and Zuñi

    by Lewis Spence, James Owen Dorsey, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, James Mooney, Erminnie A. Smith ...
    The Mythology of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan, and Zuñi is a seminal anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of indigenous mythologies, unraveling a spectrum of narratives that reflect the cultural and spiritual tapestry of Native American tribes. This collection is a convergence of diverse narrative styles, from the mystical tales of Navajo deities to the intricate cosmologies of the ... Read more

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  • Native American Studies: History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies (22 Book Collection)

    Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Native American Life

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Native American Studies: History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies (22 Book Collection) presents a rich tapestry of the diverse and multifaceted Indigenous cultures of North America. This anthology captures the profound depth of Native American wisdom, spirituality, and resilience through its comprehensive exploration of history, mythology, culture, and language. The works traverse a ... Read more

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  • Native American Mythology

    Myths & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan and Zuñi

    by Lewis Spence, James Mooney, Erminnie A. Smith, James Owen Dorsey, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews ...
    This study presents the myths, beliefs and customs of the indigenous peoples in North America. This collection is comprised of many bodies of traditional narratives associated with religion from a mythographical perspective. Contents: The Myths of the North American Indians Myths of the Cherokee Myths of the Iroquois A Study of Siouan Cults Outlines of Zuñi Creation Myths The Mountain Chant - A ... Read more

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  • Literary Mischief

    Sakaguchi Ango, Culture, and the War

    by James Dorsey, Douglas Slaymaker, Ogino Anna, Karatani Kojin, Robert Steen, Doug Slaymaker ...
    Series series New Studies in Modern Japan
    Sakaguchi Ango (1906-1955) was a writer who thrived on iconoclasm and agitation. He remains one of the most creative and stimulating thinkers of twentieth-century Japan. Ango was catapulted into the public consciousness in the months immediately following Japan's surrender to the Allied Forces in 1945. The energy and iconoclasm of his writings were matched by the outrageous and outsized antics of ... Read more

    $136.99 CAD

  • Vanishing Tales from Ancient Trails

    by James Dorsey ...
    Adventure traveler James Dorsey takes readers around the world to not only explore ancient trails, but to help immerse readers in the old traditions of lands that seem to be disappearing in the modern world. This book of short stories takes readers on a descriptive journey through parts of Asia, Africa and South America. "James Dorsey is no ordinary travel writer. In this remarkable book, ranging ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Literature among the Ruins, 1945–1955

    Postwar Japanese Literary Criticism

    by Atsuko Ueda, Richi Sakakibara, Hirokazu Toeda, James Dorsey, Ko Youngran, Seiji M. Lippit, Ann Sherif, Michael K. Bourdaghs1, Doug Slaymaker2 ...
    Series series New Studies in Modern Japan
    In the wake of the disaster of 1945—as Japan was forced to remake itself from “empire” to “nation” in the face of an uncertain global situation—literature and literary criticism emerged as highly contested sites. Today, this remarkable period holds rich potential for opening new dialogue between scholars in Japan and North America as we rethink the historical and contemporary significance of such ... Read more

    $51.99 CAD

  • Baboons for Lunch

    And Other Sordid Adventures

    by James Michael Dorsey ...
    James Michael Dorsey's Baboons for Lunch is an explorer's tale, a series of accounts of his travels to far-off-the-radar places to seek out and understand the world's vanishing cultures and peoples. The book will appeal to:readers of National Geographic, AFAR magazine, Smithsonian magazine, and other publications that emphasize discovery and exploration in travelArmchair travelersWorld travelers ... Read more

    $18.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus