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“john reed swanton”

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  • 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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  • Walking With Spirits Native American Myths, Legends, And Folklore

    by G.W. Mullins, C.L. Hause ...
    Series Book 1 - Walking With Spirits
    Before the time of books, computers, tablets and recording devices, the history of many cultures was passed down, from person to person, by word of mouth. The rich histories of so many people were told in songs, chants, poems and stories. This was the way of Native American tribes. Each in its own way enriching their stories with their own experiences. By reliving these stories and songs, we have ... Read more

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  • Goodbye to a River

    A Narrative

    by John Graves ...
    Series series Vintage Departures
    In the 1950s, a series of dams was proposed along the Brazos River in north-central Texas. For John Graves, this project meant that if the stream’s regimen was thus changed, the beautiful and sometimes brutal surrounding countryside would also change, as would the lives of the people whose rugged ancestors had eked out an existence there. Graves therefore decided to visit that stretch of the river ... Read more

    $14.99 CAD

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  • Hunting Trips of a Ranchman and The Wilderness Hunter

    by Theodore Roosevelt ...
    Series series Modern Library Classics
    Written during his days as a ranchman in the Dakota Bad Lands, these two wilderness tales by Theodore Roosevelt endure today as part of the classic folklore of the West. The narratives provide vivid portraits of the land as well as the people and animals that inhabited it, ever underscoring the author's abiding concerns as a naturalist.Originally published in 1885, Hundting Trips of a Ranchman ... Read more

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  • The Penguin Book of Mermaids

    Edited by Cristina Bacchilega, Marie Alohalani Brown ...
    ***Includes "The Little Mermaid," now a major motion picture from Disney starring Halle Bailey and directed by Rob Marshall*Dive into centuries of mermaid lore with these captivating tales from around the world.A Penguin Classic**Among the oldest and most popular mythical beings, mermaids and other merfolk have captured the imagination since long before Ariel sold her voice to a sea witch in the ... Read more

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  • Indian Why Stories

    by Frank Bird Linderman ...
    Drawing from the oral traditions of the Plains tribes, Indian Why Stories gathers a vivid collection of Native American legends that explain the origins of natural phenomena, animals, and customs.Through tales passed down by generations of storytellers, Frank Bird Linderman preserves the wit, wonder, and moral wisdom of Indigenous mythmaking. Each story reveals the deep connection between people ... Read more

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  • Animal Tales Of The Native American Indians

    by G.W. Mullins, C.L. Hause ...
    Series Book 1 - Tales Of The Native American Indians
    Native Americans use storytelling to get to know one another, as well as, passing history and messages on to newer generations. These stories are a heritage, but they will be known only as long as they are told. When someone ceases to tell a story, part of our cultural knowledge is gone.The stories of Native American Indians have always possessed some greater meaning. They are often based in ... Read more

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    by Eton Institute ...
    Series series Eton Institute - Language Phrasebooks
    Speak Tagalog (Filipino) Instantly! Easy to follow; perfect for beginners. Over 1000 essential words and phrases. Perfect your pronunciation with transliteration. Practical and conversational. Easy reference dictionary included. No complex jargon or grammar. Over 1000 essential words and phrases in one handy guide. Transliteration and pronunciation guide to help you get started immediately. ... Read more

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  • Native American Legends, Folktales, & Myths: Stories from the Algonquin, Apache, Blackfoot, Cree, Cherokee, Dakota, Iroquois, Sioux, Pawnee, Inuit, Zuni, & more . . .

    by Zitkala Sa, Clara Kern Bayliss, George Bird Grinnel, Elaine Goodale Eastman, James Mooney, Mable Powers, Arthur C Parker, Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, Frank Bird Linderman ...
    Series Book 14 - Tenebray Press Classics
    A one of a kind collection of Native American legends, folktales, and myths from the Algonquin, Apache, Blackfoot, Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Hiawatha, Dakota, Eskimo (Inuit), Pawnee, Seneca, Zuni with illustrations and photos from story tellers themselves and/or their recorders. ... Read more

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