Generations before the Lewis and Clark Corps of Discovery wintered in the northern Plains; the Mandan Indians farmed along the banks of rivers. The traditional world of the Mandans comes vividly to life in this classic account by anthropologist Alfred W. Bowers. Based on years of research and conversations with Crows Heart and ten other Mandan men and women; Bowers offers an engaging and detailed reconstruction of their way of life in earlier times. Featured here are overviews of how their households function; the makeup of their clan and moiety systems and kinship network; and a valuable look at the entire Mandan life cycle; from birth and naming through adulthood; marriage; and death.Mandan Social and Ceremonial Organization also includes descriptions and analyses of Mandan ceremonies; legends; and religious beliefs; including origin myths; the Okipa Ceremony; sacred bundles; Corn ceremonies; the Eagle-Trapping Ceremony; Catfish-Trapping Ceremony; and the Adoption Pipe Ceremony. Many of these practices and beliefs remain vital and relevant for Mandans today. A comprehensive look at the legacy and traditional roots of present-day Mandan culture; Mandan Social and Ceremonial Organization is a classic ethnography of an enduring North American Native community.
#22861 in Books Margot Mifflin 2011-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x 5.25 x .75l; .82 #File Name: 0803235178288 pagesThe Blue Tattoo The Life of Olive Oatman
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent historical account relating to OatmanBy WinchExcellent historical account relating to Oatman; Arizona. A good read. Some literary license taken in review of many other accounts. A great book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Cool storyBy AnthonyThis was a very interesting topic. The writer is very open to multiple theories about what actually did or did not happen in multiple scenarios. While I did really enjoy the story; it was a little confusing to me how sure the author seemed about things that may or may not have been true given the limited proof when the book's premise centered around uncovering truths related to the Oatman story0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I bought this as a gift. Not exactly what ...By C.B.I bought this as a gift. Not exactly what the recipient taught it would be but still relatively well received.
