North American Indian, Volume 1

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By Listen TheBook Posted on Jun 1, 2023

In Category - Modern (20th C)

Authors: Edward Sherriff Curtis In Year : 1907

Book Language: English

Audiobook: North American Indian, Volume 1

Foreword
General Introduction
Introduction to Volume 1
The Apache: Historical Sketch
The Apache: Homeland and Life
The Apache: Mythology - Creation Myth
The Apache: Medicine and Medicine-Men
The Apache: The Messiah Craze
The Apache: Puberty Right
The Apache: Dance of The Gods
The Jicarillas: Home and General Customs
The Jicarillas: Mythology - Creation Myth
The Jicarillas: Miracle Performers
The Jicarillas: Origin of Fire
The Navaho: Home Life, Arts, and Beliefs
The Navaho: History
The Navaho: Mythology - Creation Myth
The Navaho: Miracle Performers
The Navaho: Legend of The Happiness Chant
The Navaho: Legend of The Night Chant
The Navaho: Ceremonies - The Night Chant
The Navaho: Maturity Ceremony
The Navaho: Marriage

Edward Sherriff Curtis was an American photographer and ethnologist who was funded by J.P. Morgan to produce a series on Native Americans. He was to produce 20 volumes and 1,500 photographs for the work. Curtis's goal was not just to photograph but also to document as much of Native American traditional life as possible before that way of life disappeared. He took over 40,000 photographic images of members of over 80 tribes. He recorded tribal lore and history, and he described traditional foods, housing, garments, recreation, ceremonies, and funeral customs. He wrote biographical sketches of tribal leaders. His material, in most cases, is the only written recorded history. - Summary by Wikipedia