The Book of Indian Crafts and Indian Lore: The Perfect Guide by Julian Salomon

By Julian Salomon

A interesting creation to various local American initiatives and history!

Learn every thing there's to grasp approximately Indian crafts and lore. Julian Harris Salomon takes you on a wide ranging trip of local American customs and traditions. initially released in 1928, this e-book is full of dozens of illustrations portraying Indian artwork to help you know about conventional creations and customs. See why camp administrators and leaders of Boy Scouts and lady Scouts glance to Indian lore to complement their courses in handicrafts, ceremonial stories, and geography. a number of the many initiatives featured include:

Crafting eagle-feather bonnets
construction campfires
Making bow and arrows
developing tipis and wigwams

Adults and youngsters alike will find out about the historical past at the back of each undertaking. Why are dance ceremonies a vital part of local American tradition? Why did the Indians want utilizing a bow and arrows for survival in an age while muskets have been the norm? discover the various tools and directions for an collection of video games and activities, reminiscent of lacrosse, soccer race, and toss and seize. those specific video games and dances weren’t only for leisure; they have been additionally played to evade catastrophe, heal the in poor health, and summon rain.

The booklet of Indian Crafts and Indian Lore isn’t simply an educational piece, yet an anthropologist’s better half. it's a e-book of ask yourself containing precious examine and knowledge you won’t locate anywhere else.

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