Download or read book Mountainman Crafts Skills written by David Montgomery and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Filled with valuable information for hobbyists, survival enthusiasts, family campers - and everyone who enjoys outdoor life, Mountainman Crafts and Skills is the essential illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival. How to make your own clothing, shelter, and equipment are all covered in step-by-step detail—through illustrations by the author himself. Learn how to make and use hunting tools and utensils, wild game traps, mountainman clothing, powder flasks and horns, tents, deer-horn jewelry, and much more. Wilderness survival skills are also covered, with instruction geared at both novice and expert. Learn how to trap wild game, tan hides, shoot with black powder, make a fire, and cook a hearty meal with only the barest of essentials.
Download or read book Native American Crafts of the Plains and Plateau written by Judith Hoffman Corwin and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series meets National Curriculum Standards for: Social Studies: Culture Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Download or read book The Book of Indian Crafts and Indian Lore written by Julian Harris Salomon and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2000-09-05 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Uses of shields, drums, tipis, and other items, plus numerous well-illustrated, easy-to-follow projects—making clothing, tipis, wigwams, bows, arrows; fire-building; games; ritual song and dance. 30 photos; over 100 line drawings and diagrams.
Download or read book Arts Crafts of the Native American Tribes written by Michael Johnson and published by Firefly Books Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Details how Native American culture evolved, the artifacts produced on the continent and the ways they were made, and the techniques of decoration and embellishment that utilized a variety of disparate natural commodities that depended on geographical necessity and abundance"--Jacket flap.
Download or read book Native North American Art written by Janet Catherine Berlo and published by Oxford : Oxford University Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The richness of Native American art is explored from the early pre-Columbian period to the present day, stressing the conceptual and iconographic continuities over five centuries and across an immensely diverse range of regions. 53 color photos. 104 halftones. 8 maps.
Download or read book Native American Moccasins written by George M. White and published by Crazy Crow Pubs. This book was released on 2013-09-15 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1969, this expanded third edition is an excellent reference for both collectors and craftspeople. Detailed instructions for measuring, patternmaking, fitting, and construction guide the crafts worker in producing a wide variety of authentic Native American footwear that's tailored to each individual's foot. Readers are provided with a fascinating overview of the history of indigenous footwear in North America and an in-depth Introduction to rawhide, leather, and buckskin by G. D. Wood. Patterns for 28 moccasin types covering over 30 tribes - including the Assiniboine (Alberta/Manitoba), Kootenai (British Columbia), and Yellowknives (Northern Territories) of Canada - are featured along with new instructions for making Plains hard-sole, Northern Plains soft-sole, and Cherokee/Southeastern-style moccasins. Also included is a brief history of the tribes, additional resources, and website references. Forty-one full-color photographs accompany the patterns, along with 22 historic period photos of camp life, tanning hides, individual chiefs, and more.
Download or read book Native American Crafts and Skills written by David Montgomery and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2008-04-15 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is geared toward all ages and gives step-by-step instructions on scores of crafts and outdoor skills cultivated by various Native American tribes over the centuries. In the spirit of “creativity kits,” this book outlines the history and purpose of the activity and then shows how to replicate the exact process, whether it's tanning leather; making moccasins; creating tools and utensils, musical instruments, and jewelry; or preparing food. Includes more than 200 illustrations by the author.
Download or read book Native American Arts and Crafts written by Colin F. Taylor and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1995 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Download or read book Native American Crafts of the Northeast and Southeast written by Judith Hoffman Corwin and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions for craft projects based on traditional crafts of the Cherokee, Iroquois, Seminole, and other Native Americans of the Northeastern and Southeastern United States.
Download or read book Native American Crafts of California the Great Basin and the Southwest written by Judith Hoffman Corwin and published by Turtleback Books. This book was released on 2002-03 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions for craft projects based on traditional crafts of the Pomo, Zuni, Pueblo, Navajo, and other Native Americans of the Western and Southwestern United States.
Download or read book The Book of Indian Crafts and Indian Lore written by Julian Harris Salomon and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating introduction to a variety of Native American projects and history! Learn everything there is to know about Indian crafts and lore. Julian Harris Salomon takes you on a breathtaking journey of Native American customs and traditions. Originally published in 1928, this book is filled with dozens of illustrations portraying Indian art that will help you learn about traditional creations and customs. See why camp directors and leaders of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts look to Indian lore to enrich their programs in handicrafts, ceremonial studies, and geography. Some of the many projects featured include: Crafting eagle-feather bonnets Building campfires Making bow and arrows Constructing tipis and wigwams Adults and children alike will learn about the history behind each and every project. Why are dance ceremonies an integral part of Native American culture? Why did the Indians prefer using a bow and arrows for survival in an age when muskets were the norm? Explore the numerous methods and instructions for an assortment of games and sports, such as lacrosse, football race, and toss and catch. These particular games and dances weren’t just for entertainment; they were also performed to avert disaster, heal the sick, and summon rain. The Book of Indian Crafts and Indian Lore isn’t just an instructional piece, but an anthropologist’s companion. It is a book of wonder containing valuable research and information you won’t find anyplace else.
Download or read book Native American Crafts of the Northwest Coast the Arctic and the Subarctic written by Judith Hoffman Corwin and published by . This book was released on 2003-03-01 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides step-by-step instructions for craft projects based on traditional crafts of the Tlingit, Haida, Inuit, and other Native Americans of the Northwest Coast, Arctic, and Subarctic.
Download or read book The Book of Indian Crafts Indian Lore written by Julian Harris Salomon and published by HarperCollins Publishers. This book was released on 1928 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tells how various articles connected with Indian life were made and used. Some subjects included are Indian music, games, dances, and food. Grades 6-8.
Download or read book North American Indian Crafts written by Peter F. Copeland and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly 40 detailed, accurate illustrations of natives making drums, building a dugout canoe, carving totem poles, building a fire, more. Includes fact-filled captions.
Download or read book Exploring Native American Cultures Through Crafts written by Mia Farrell and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Cherokee marble games to Penobscot triangle toys, these fun, easy crafts and activities introduce readers to the fascinating, diverse cultures of the Native American peoples.
Download or read book Crafts and Skills of the Native Americans written by David R. Montgomery and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2009-07-27 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crafts and Skills of Native Americans is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made Native American famous worldwide as artisans and craftsmen. Readers can replicate traditional Native American living by trying a hand at brain tanning, identifying animal tracks, or constructing a horse saddle. Readers can even make distinctive Native American beaded jewelry, a variety of moccasins, headdresses, and gourd rattles. Native American style is unique and popular, especially among young people, historians, and those with a special interest in the American West.
Download or read book The Complete Book of Indian Crafts and Lore written by W. Ben Hunt and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2017-09-15 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a detailed guide to Native American lore, history, and tradition. From how to pronounce Native American names to their dance rituals and famous figures, this guide contains a wealth of information and is highly recommended for those with an interest in Native American culture. Contents include: "How to Say Indian Names", "About Ben Hunt", "About Indian Lore", "About Indian Tribes", "The Golden Eagle", "Preparing Feathers", "The War Bonnet", "The Double-Tailed War Bonnet", "The Horned War Bonnet", "The Bonnet Storage Case", "Feather Care", "Roach Headdress", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with its original artwork and text.
