The Buffalo hunters
1993
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Nomads of the great plains, the ways of family and clan, a bounty from the wild beast, the timeless cycle of ceremony. Examines the history and culture of the Great Plains Indians, describes their handicraft, and looks at the ceremonies and traditions that continue today. Lavishly illustrated with full-colour photographs, paintings, drawings, and artifacts.
Main title:
The Buffalo hunters / by the editors of Time-Life Books.
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Imprint:
Alexandria, Va. : Time-Life Books, ©1993.
Collation:
192 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 28 cm.
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Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 186-187) and index.
Contents:
Nomads on the great plains (p.6) -- The ways of family and clan (p.54) -- A bounty from the wild beast (p.94) -- The timeless cycle of ceremony (p.140) -- Essays. The sacred hills (p.42) -- A dance to the sun (p.84) -- Portable shelter for all seasons (p.124) -- Tipis inspired by dreams (p.134) -- The Crow fair (p.174) -- Acknowledgments (p.186) -- Bibliography (p.186) -- Picture credits (p.188) -- Index (p.189).
ISBN:
08094942569780809494262 (hardback)9780809494255 (hardback)
Dewey class:
970.1
Local class:
970.1
Language:
English
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BRN:
66305
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