Download or read book Native American Mythology A to Z written by Patricia Ann Lynch and published by Infobase Publishing. This book was released on 2004-01-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features over four hundred entries that explore such topics as the core beliefs of various tribes, creation accounts, and recurrent themes throughout North American native cultures. The beliefs of many Native American peoples emphasize a close relationship between people and the natural world, including geographical features such as mountains and lakes, and animals such as whales and bison. Therefore, many of the myths of these peoples are stories of strange occurrences where animals or forces of nature and people interact. These stories are full of vitality and have captured the attention of young people, in many cases, for centuries. Native American Mythology A to Z presents detailed coverage of the deities, legendary heroes and heroines, important animals, objects, and places that make up the mythic lore of the many peoples of North America from northern Mexico into the Arctic Circle. A comprehensive reference written for young people and illustrated throughout, this volume brings to life many Native American myths, traditions, and beliefs. Offering an in depth look at various aspects of Native American myths that are often left unexplained in other books on the subject, this book is a valuable tool for anyone interested in learning more about various Native American cultures. Coverage includes creation accounts from many Native American cultures; influences on and development of Native American mythology; the effects of geographic region, environment, and climate on myths; core beliefs of numerous tribes; recurrent themes in myths throughout the continent. The beliefs of many Native American peoples emphasize a close relationship between people and the natural world.
Download or read book The Tiger Slayer A Tale of the Indian Desert written by Gustave Aimard and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-01-03 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Tiger-Slayer: A Tale of the Indian Desert" by Gustave Aimard is an exhilarating adventure tale set in the vast expanse of the Indian Desert. Aimard, known for his captivating narratives, transports readers to the frontier of India, where danger lurks amidst the stunning landscape. At the heart of the story is the Tiger-Slayer, a fearless protagonist navigating the challenges of the desert while engaging in thrilling wildlife encounters and hunting expeditions. Aimard's vivid descriptions of wildlife and the harsh desert environment immerse readers in a world of survival and exploration. Against the backdrop of native peoples and the wilderness, the Tiger-Slayer's quest unfolds with excitement and danger at every turn. Aimard skillfully blends elements of adventure with the importance of wildlife conservation, highlighting the delicate balance between man and nature. As readers follow the Tiger-Slayer on his action-packed journey, they are swept up in a whirlwind of excitement and discovery. Aimard's storytelling prowess shines through in this gripping tale of survival and adventure, making "The Tiger-Slayer" a must-read for fans of frontier literature and wildlife enthusiasts alike.
Download or read book The Tiger Slayer written by Gustave Aimard and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2019-09-25 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: The Tiger-Slayer by Gustave Aimard
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Download or read book Woodlands written by Robin Jones Gunn and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2012-11-28 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The charming town of Glenbrooke, Oregon, welcomes readers once more to delight in a contemporary love story. In this all-new offering in the heartwarming Glenbrooke series, bestselling author Robin Jones Gunn's characters get two lessons on love: it's not based on performance and its motives must be pure. When Leah Hudson, the "ugly duckling" among beautiful sisters, meets mysterious newcomer Seth Edwards, she thinks someone could love her after all. Their friendship grows, but Seth has things he must work through before he can open himself to anyone. An unexpected inheritance serves to complicate matters that strike to the core of Seth's and Leah's hearts and faith. Leah Hudson loves to give. But when others want to give back? Well, that’s another story entirely! After years of pouring herself out for others, Leah, an average twenty-seven-year-old woman, finally finds herself receiving. She has her own cottage in Glenbrooke, wonderful friends, a great job at the hospital, and the attention of Seth Edwards, the new guy in town. She even wins a cruise to Alaska when she accidentally dials the number of a radio station! So why can’t Leah relax and enjoy this new season of her life? When an inheritance of fifty acres of prime Oregon woodlands is left to her—with a certain condition attached—Glenbrooke’s town lawyer, Collin Radcliffe, prompts Leah to question Seth’s motives for his interest in her. Only by turning her affections in a new direction will Leah be able to hear the true song of this springtime of her life.
Download or read book Diary of an Oak Tree written by James Cressler and published by LifeRich Publishing. This book was released on 2016-10-31 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hurricane Charlie strikes without warning, devastating Orlando and the treetop realm of Dreylanda secret society of urban birds and animals. The desperate wildlife migrates to other neighborhood groves defended by hostile residents. Worst of all, the Winter Slayer, a specter with power over death, reigns supreme in the carnage and destruction. In this chaotic post-hurricane setting, we see the power of the Creator, and of family and friendship eclipsing death as two wayward squirrels, Notch and Fuzzy, encounter Reek-Lee, Spook and other dangerous predators while searching for Heaven on Earththe legendary Nirvana tree. The story is told by Q, a wise old mother tree, and revolves around the three animals ruling in a Troika: Sage, a raccoon prophetess; Notch, the governor; and the regulator, a cat aptly called Dagger. They enjoy very long lives, in fact near immortality. But, after many seasons, a grudge between Dagger and Notch boils over into mortal combat, breaking the Troika, and releasing the Winter Slayer to claim what its long been denied. More than a modern-day animal story, in Diary of an Oak Tree we time-travel from Dreyland, back to the magical Age of Oaks, where rebellious men fought nature itself in the Battle of the Valley of Nigh, changing the Earth forever.
Download or read book Wallace s Year Book of Trotting and Pacing written by United States Trotting Association and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 778 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book In the Beginning written by Jerrold E. Levy and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2023-04-28 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jerrold E. Levy's masterly analysis of Navajo creation and origin myths shows what other interpretations often overlook: that the Navajo religion is as complete and nuanced an attempt to answer humanity's big questions as the religions brought to North America by Europeans. Looking first at the historical context of the Navajo narratives, Levy points out that Navajo society has never during its known history been either homogeneous or unchanging, and he goes on to identify in the myths persisting traditions that represent differing points of view within the society. The major transformations of the Navajo people, from a northern hunting and gathering society to a farming, then herding, then wage-earning society in the American Southwest, were accompanied by changes not only in social organization but also in religion. Levy sees evidence of internal historical conflicts in the varying versions of the creation myth and their reflection in the origin myths associated with healing rituals. Levy also compares Navajo answers to the perennial questions about the creation of the cosmos and why people are the way they are with the answers provided by Judaism and Christianity. And, without suggesting that they are equivalent, Levy discusses certain parallels between Navajo religious ideas and contemporary scientific cosmology. The possibility that in the future Navajo religion will be as much altered by changing conditions as it has been in the past makes this fascinating account all the more timely. This title is part of UC Press's Voices Revived program, which commemorates University of California Press's mission to seek out and cultivate the brightest minds and give them voice, reach, and impact. Drawing on a backlist dating to 1893, Voices Revived makes high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarship accessible once again using print-on-demand technology. This title was originally published in 1998. Jerrold E. Levy's masterly analysis of Navajo creation and origin myths shows what other interpretations often overlook: that the Navajo religion is as complete and nuanced an attempt to answer humanity's big questions as the religions brought to North Am
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