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  • Tlingit Myths and Texts

    by John R. Swanton ...
    This is a massive study of the myths and legends of the Tlingit, Native Americans of southern Alaska. These texts include a lengthy cycle of stories about Raven, the trickster figure of the Northwest, the equivalent of the better known Coyote of the Southwest. ... Read more

    $9.80 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Tlingit Myths and Texts

    by John R. Swanton ...
    Classic Smithsonian Bulletin of this Native American group, written by one of the early leading figures in ethnology. Packed with details, myths, rituals, and other cultural practices, the book is essential for any scholarly collection of Native American studies. ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Indian Tribes of the Lower Mississippi Valley and Adjacent Coast of the Gulf of

    by John R. Swanton ...
    Series series Native American
    Concentrating primarily on the Natchez Indians, but also profiling the Muskhogean tribes, the Tunican group, the Chitimacha, and the Atakapa, the comprehensive study describes each tribe's material culture, religion, language and social organization, with engrossing accounts of practices related to war, marriage, medicine, hunting, feasts, funeral ceremonies, and other customs. ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

  • Source Material for the Social and Ceremonial Life of the Choctaw Indians

    by John R. Swanton ...
    Series series Contemporary American Indian Studies
    Long considered the undisputed authority on the Indians of the southern United States, anthropologist John Swanton published this history as the Smithsonian Institution's Bureau of American Ethnology (BAE) Bulletin 103 in 1931. Swanton's descriptions are drawn from earlier records—including those of DuPratz and Romans—and from Choctaw informants. His long association with the Choctaws is evident ... Read more

    $39.99 CAD

  • Haida Songs

    by John Reed Swanton ...
    Collected on the Queen Charlotte Islands off the coast of British Columbia, this volume preserves the poetic voice of the Haida people through their traditional songs. Recorded by ethnologist John Reed Swanton in the early twentieth century, the collection captures the cultural depth of a society rich in ceremony, mythology, and social structure.Each song reveals aspects of Haida life-from class ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Myths and Tales of the Southeastern Indians

    by John Reed Swanton ...
    A vibrant tapestry of folklore and mythology, Myths and Tales of the Southeastern Indians brings to life the rich oral traditions of the Creek, Hitchiti, Alabama, Kosati, and Natchez tribes. These tales, collected in the early 20th century, reveal a cultural legacy shaped by the Southeastern tribes' sophisticated societies, marked by monumental earthworks and complex governance.Despite centuries ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • Tlingit Myths and Texts

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    by John Reed Swanton ...
    Collected from Tlingit storytellers in Sitka and Wrangell in 1904, these myths, speeches, and song texts preserve a wide sweep of oral tradition: Raven cycles, origin tales, clan histories, shamanic encounters, marriage legends, and ceremonial speech. Swanton's introduction identifies his informants, explains the circumstances of collection, and notes the influence of Christianity and white ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

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  • Cherokee A Collection of American Indian Legends, Stories and Fables

    by G.W. Mullins, C.L. Hause ...
    Cherokee people like all other Native American Indian tribes possess a huge oral history. Before the time of written words, the history, customs and skills of a tribe were passed down through word-of-mouth and storytelling. Today, it is still an important part of Cherokee life. Elder tribe members use stories to teach morals and culture to children and others while keeping a rich history alive ... Read more

    $6.25 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Best Native American Stories for Children

    by G.W. Mullins ...
    "The Best Native American Stories For Children" features stories which have been selected for young readers, while presenting children with a chance to explore Native American history. Contained within 186 pages in 6x9 format, Mullins brings history to life along with original art by award winning artist C.L. Hause.Most Native American tribes did not write down or record their history, so we have ... Read more

    $3.51 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories

    by Kay Lyons ...
    Illustrated by Martin Loh ...
    Series series Favorite Children's Stories
    This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Malaysian fairy tales and other folk stories—providing insight into a rich literary culture.Malaysian Children's Favourite Stories is collection of folk tales drawn from the rich treasure trove of legends and historical stories in the lush Southeast Asian nation of Malaysia. This story book contains a fascinating collection of ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • The Native American Story Book Volume Three - Stories Of The American Indians For Children

    by G.W. Mullins ...
    Series Book 3 - The Native American Story Book
    Through storytelling, the rich history of the Native American tribes is alive and well today. It has been shared and preserved and still pays tribute to fallen heroes of the past. It is through these glimpses into the past, and these stories much like the ones that are contained in this book, that you can see what a proud heritage they possess and how in tune with the Earth Native Americans really ... Read more

    $4.22 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Island of the Blue Dolphins

    A Newbery Award Winner

    by Scott O'Dell ...
    Illustrated by Ted Lewin ...
    Scott O’Dell's Newbery Medal-winning classic is a gripping tale of survival, strength, and courage. Based on the true story of a Nicoleño Indian girl living alone on an island off the coast of California, Island of the Blue Dolphins has captivated readers for generations.On San Nicolas Island, dolphins flash in the surrounding blue waters, sea otter play in the vast kelp beds, and sea elephants ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD