Download or read book Choctaw Tales written by Tom Mould and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including stories from the 1700s to today, Choctaw Tales showcases the mythic, the legendary and supernatural, the prophecies and histories, the animal fables and jokes that make up the rich and lively Choctaw storytelling tradition. The stories display intelligence, artistry, and creativity as Choctaw narrators, past and present, express and struggle with beliefs, values, humor, and life experiences. Photographs of the storytellers complement the text. For sixteen tales, the Choctaw-language version appears in addition to the English translation. Many of these stories, passed down through generations, address the Choctaw sense of isolation and tension as storytellers confront eternal, historical, and personal questions about the world and its inhabitants. Choctaw Tales, the first book to collect these stories, creates a comprehensive gathering of oral traditions from the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. Each story brings to life the complex and colorful world of the Choctaw tribe and its legend and lore. The shukha anumpa include tall tales, jokes, and stories of rabbits, turtles, and bears. The stories of the elders are populated by spirits that bring warnings and messages to the people. These tales provide a spectrum of legend and a glimpse of a vibrant, thriving legacy.
Download or read book When Turtle Grew Feathers written by Tim Tingle and published by august house. This book was released on 2007 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Choctaw variant of Aesop's fable, The Tortoise and the Hare, in which Turkey assists Turtle in defeating Rabbit.
Download or read book Chukfi Rabbit s Big Bad Bellyache written by and published by Cinco Puntos Press. This book was released on 2014-06-02 with total page 37 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Chukfi is a trickster worthy of the name, and this fresh, funny tale makes an excellent addition to the genre." (starred reivew, Kirkus Reviews) Named to Kirkus Reviews' Best Books of 2014 Silly kids, tricks are for rabbits! Chukfi Rabbit, that is. The laziest—and hungriest—trickster rabbit there is! Deep in Choctaw Country, Chukfi Rabbit is always figuring out some way to avoid work at all costs. When Bear, Turtle, Fox, and Beaver agree on an everybody-work-together day to build Ms. Possum a new house, Chukfi Rabbit says he's too busy to help. Until he hears there will be a feast to eat after the work is done: cornbread biscuits, grape dumplings, tanchi labona (a delicious Choctaw corn stew), and best of all, fresh, homemade butter! So while everyone else helps build the house, Chukfi helps himself to all that yummy butter! The furry fiend! But this greedy trickster will soon learn that being this lazy is hard work! A classic trickster tale in the Choctaw tradition. Greg Rodgers is a storyteller and writer. He is a member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma and tells stories in schools, libraries, festivals, and tribal events throughout the country. He is currently completing a PhD at the University of Illinois, Urbana. Leslie Stall Widener lives in north Texas in a one-hundred-year old farmhouse with her husband, also an illustrator. When she was a child, she explored every inch of her grandparents' Oklahoma farm, an allotment her grandmother received for her Choctaw ancestry. Leslie's latest book, a collaboration with her sister, is an illustrated history of fashion.
Download or read book Crossing Bok Chitto written by Tim Tingle and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1800s, a Choctaw girl becomes friends with a slave boy from a plantation across the great river, and when she learns that his family is in trouble, she helps them cross to freedom.
Download or read book Crossing Bok Chitto written by Tim Tingle and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When it was first published, Crossing Bok Chitto took readers by surprise. This moving and original story about the intersection of Native and African Americans received starred reviews and many awards, including being named an ALA Notable Children's Book and a Jane Addams Honor Book. Jeanne Rorex Bridges' illustrations mesmerized readers--Publishers Weekly noted that her "strong, solid figures gaze squarely out of the frame, beseeching readers to listen, empathize and wonder." Choctaw storyteller Tim Tingle blends songs, flute, and drum to bring the lore of the Choctaw Nation to life in lively historical, personal, and traditional stories. Artist Jeanne Rorex Bridges traces her heritage back to her Cherokee ancestors.
Download or read book They Say the Wind Is Red written by Jacqueline Matte and published by NewSouth Books. This book was released on 2002-09-01 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They Say the Wind Is Red is the moving story of the Choctaw Indians who managed to stay behind when their tribe was relocated in the 1830s. Throughout the 1800s and 1900s, they had to resist the efforts of unscrupulous government agents to steal their land and resources. But they always maintained their Indian communities—even when government census takers listed them as black or mulatto, if they listed them at all. The detailed saga of the Southwest Alabama Choctaw Indians, They Say the Wind Is Red chronicles a history of pride, endurance, and persistence, in the face of the abhorrent conditions imposed upon the Choctaw by the U.S. government.
Download or read book Pushmataha written by Gideon Lincecum and published by University of Alabama Press. This book was released on 2004-05-07 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In "Choctaw Traditions about Their Settlement in Mississippi and the Origin of Their Mounds," Lincecum translates a portion of the Skukhaanumpula - the traditional history of the tribe, which was related to him verbally by Chata Immataha, "the oldest man in the world, a man that knew everything." It explains how and why the sacred Manih Waya mound was erected and how the Choctaws formed new towns, and it describes the structure of leadership in their society."--Jacket.
Download or read book After Removal written by Samuel J. Wells and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 2010-12-01 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative study helps to complete the saga of the Choctaw by documenting the life and culture of those who escaped removal. It is an account that until now has been left largely untold. The Choctaw Indians, once one of the largest and most advanced tribes in North America, have mainly been studied as the first victims of removal during the Jacksonian era. After signing the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek in 1830, the great mass of the tribe—about 20,000 of perhaps 25,000—was resettled in what is present-day Oklahoma. What became of the thousands that remained? The history of the Choctaw remaining in Mississippi has been given only scant attention by scholars, and generally it has been forgotten by the public. As this new book points out, several thousand remained on individual land allotments or as itinerant farm workers and continued to follow old customs. Many of mixed blood abandoned their ancestral ways and were merged into the white community. Some faded into the wilderness. Despite many obstacles, the remnants of this Mississippi Choctaw society endured and in the modern era through federal legislation have been recognized as a society known as the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Download or read book The Choctaws written by Jesse O. McKee and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of the Choctaws from early times to the present.
Download or read book Anumpa Warrior Choctaw Code Talkers of World War I written by Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer and published by RockHaven Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-24 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DISCOVER THE EPIC STORY OF THE ORIGINAL WWI CODE TALKERS… The day I betrayed Isaac, I vowed never again to speak my native language in front of white men. When America enters the Great War in 1917, Bertram Robert (B.B.) Dunn and his Choctaw buddies from Armstrong Academy join the army to protect their homes, their families, and their country. Hoping to find redemption for a horrible lie that betrayed his best friend, B.B. heads into the trenches of France—but what he discovers is a duty only his native tongue can fulfill. Stationed in worn-torn Europe since 1914, war correspondent Matthew Teller, B.B.’s uncle, is ready to quit until an encounter with a fellow Choctaw sets him on a path to write the untold story of American Indian doughboys. But entrenched stereotypes and prejudices tear at his burning desire to spread truth. With the Allies building toward the greatest offensive drive of the war, the American Expeditionary Forces face a superior enemy who intercepts their messages and knows their every move. Can the solution come from a people their own government stripped of culture and language? Experience the powerful tale of these courageous first American people through Anumpa Warrior. Based on true events, this faith-filled historical fiction takes you on a journey of our shared world history—and of hope for all people. “Anumpa Warrior (Language Warrior) is the first novel on the Choctaw Code Talkers of World War I. Combining extensive historical research on the code talkers, insights into Choctaw culture, solid character development, and stimulating narrative, Choctaw author Sarah Elisabeth Sawyer has written a gem.” —Dr. William C. Meadows, Missouri State University, Code Talker scholar “As the granddaughter of a WWI Choctaw Code Talker, I was spellbound, speechless, and teary-eyed.” —Beth (Frazier) Lawless, granddaughter of Tobias Frazier “Sarah’s eloquent style and words give the story so much life and spirit. I say châpeau, hats off to you!” —Jeffrey Aarnio, former superintendent, American Battle Monuments Commission
Download or read book The Choctaw Before Removal written by Carolyn Reeves and published by Univ. Press of Mississippi. This book was released on 1985 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book of eight essays focuses upon Choctaw history prior to 1830, when the tribe forfeited territorial claims and was removed from native lands in Mississippi. The editors have included essays emphasizing Choctaw anthropology, Choctaw beliefs, and the Choctaw experience with the U.S. government prior to the tribe's removal to Oklahoma. Attention is focused upon the ways in which the Choctaw ideology was affected by European groups, frontiersmen, and state and federal officials. It is a collection of essays that shows the relationship among the various forces that combined to erode the culture, economy, and political structure of the Choctaw.
Download or read book Trickster written by Matt Dembicki and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2016-07-06 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2010 Maverick Award winner, 2011 Aesop Prize Winner – Children's folklore section, and a 2011 Eisner Award Nominee. All cultures have tales of the trickster – a crafty creature or being who uses cunning to get food, steal precious possessions, or simply cause mischief. He disrupts the order of things, often humiliating others and sometimes himself. In Native American traditions, the trickster takes many forms, from coyote or rabbit to raccoon or raven. The first graphic anthology of Native American trickster tales, Trickster brings together Native American folklore and the world of comics. In Trickster, 24 Native storytellers were paired with 24 comic artists, telling cultural tales from across America. Ranging from serious and dramatic to funny and sometimes downright fiendish, these tales bring tricksters back into popular culture.
Download or read book Spirits Dark and Light written by Tim Tingle and published by august house. This book was released on 2006 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of tales that focus on the the balance between the spirit world and the natural world.
Download or read book The Roads of My Relations written by Devon Abbott Mihesuah and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chronicles the lives of several generations of a close-knit Choctaw family as they are forced from their traditional homeland in nineteenth-century Mississippi and endure unspeakable sorrows during their journey before settling in southeastern Oklahoma.
Download or read book Trickster written by Matt Dembicki and published by Chicago Review Press. This book was released on 2021-05-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the original graphic anthology of Native American trickster tales, Trickster brings together Native American folklore and the world of comics. This inspired collaboration pairs twenty-four native storytellers with twenty-four accomplished artists, telling cultural tales from across North America.
Download or read book How I Became A Ghost written by Tim Tingle and published by The RoadRunner Press. This book was released on 2020-11-10 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Choctaw boy tells in his own words the story of his tribe’s removal from the only land its people have ever known, and how their journey to Oklahoma led him to become a ghost — one with the ability to help those he left behind. Isaac leads a remarkable foursome of Choctaw comrades: a tough minded teenage girl, a shape-shifting panther boy, a lovable five-year-old ghost who only wants her mom and dad to be happy, and Isaac’s talking dog, Jumper. The first in a series, How I Became a Ghost thinly disguises an important and oft-overlooked piece of history.
Download or read book Choctaw Mythology written by Jim Barrow and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-10-17 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ready to Uncover the Fascinating History, Beliefs, & Legends of the Choctaw People? Then Keep Reading! Did you know that Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, and Louisiana were once part of the rich tapestry of Native American traditions and cultures? Before the colonizers arrived, the Choctaw people roamed these lands and thrived. As descendants of an ancient pre-Columbian Native American civilization called the Hopewell, the Choctaw are intertwined with a history filled with fascinating beliefs and legends, as well as triumphs and devastating tragedies. Today, the Choctaw culture is dwindling. However, not all is lost. With "Choctaw Mythology: History, Beliefs, and Legends of the Choctaw People" by bestselling history enthusiast Jim Barrow, the life of the Choctaw people are kept alive. By reading this captivating piece of historical literature, you will: Learn all about the Choctaw people's pre-historic beginnings and how they were able to flourish as one of America's most interesting and crucial civilizations Deep-dive into the Choctaw people's early contact with Europeans and what their relationship with the State was like Educate yourself on the repercussions that the Indian Removal Act had on the Choctaw people and how this act eradicated much of Native America's rich history Read about what life for the Choctaw people looks like today and immerse yourself in their most timeless and compelling legacies Plunge into the noteworthy myths and legends that preserve the colorful heritage and highlight the important contributions of the Choctaw people And so much more! "Choctaw Mythology: History, Beliefs, and Legends of the Choctaw People" is another intriguing installment to the Easy History series, where cultures, traditions, and generational pride are kept alive and well. History is our window to the past. You may not realize it, but everything we have today is because of our ties to the world that once was. Without it, we fail to appreciate just how interwoven we all are. Scroll up, Click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Grab a Copy Today!
