Download or read book Wolf and White Eagle Indian Tales written by Priscilla Garduno Wolf and published by E-Booktime Llc. This book was released on 2007-12-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wolf and White Eagle - Indian Tales is a collection of Indian tales retold by storytellers, artists, and authors Priscilla Garduno Wolf and Paul White Eagle, Chief of Cherokee Ahniyvwiya Indian Tribe in Grassy, Missouri.
Download or read book Treasury of American Indian Tales written by Theodore Whitson Ressler and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-09 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'Treasury of American Indian Tales' by Theodore Whitson Ressler, readers are immersed in a collection of captivating stories that provide insight into the rich cultural heritage of Native American tribes. The book is written in a straightforward and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages who are interested in learning about traditional folklore. Each tale is carefully selected to showcase the diversity and depth of Native American storytelling, offering a glimpse into the spirituality, values, and history of various tribes. Ressler's compilation serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the cultural significance of these tales in the context of American literature's broader landscape. As a respected scholar of Native American culture, Theodore Whitson Ressler draws on his extensive research and knowledge to curate this anthology of American Indian tales. His deep respect for the traditions and wisdom of indigenous communities is evident in the way he presents these stories, highlighting their enduring relevance and importance. Ressler's background in anthropology and folklore studies informs his work, ensuring that the stories are presented with accuracy and respect. I highly recommend 'Treasury of American Indian Tales' to readers who wish to explore the rich tapestry of Native American folklore. Ressler's collection offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the cultural heritage of indigenous tribes and gain a deeper appreciation for their storytelling traditions.
Download or read book Tonweya and the Eagles and Other Lakota Indian Tales written by and published by Dial. This book was released on 1979 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of animal tales first told by the Plains Indians, interwoven with factual information about the Lakota people.
Download or read book Wolf Tales written by Mary Powell and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of legends from the Cherokee, Dakota Sioux, and other Indian tribes, centering around the spiritual power of the wolf and its interaction with man and other animals.
Download or read book White Eagle written by Mary Theresa Waggaman and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indian Old man Stories written by Frank Bird Linderman and published by Falcon Guides. This book was released on 1920 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indians of the northwestern plains always laughed at the tales about Old-man, heard around the lodge fire in the wintertime after sunset. For a powerful character, he was comically flawed. Old-man made the world but sometimes forgot the names of things. Victim and victimizer, he seemed closer to common experience than the awesome god Manitou. Frank B. Linderman thought Old-man was, under different names, a god for many Indian communities.These stories-collected from Chippewa and Cree elders and first published in 1920-are full of wonder at the way things are. Why children lose their teeth, why eyesight fails with age, why dogs howl at night, why some animals wear camouflage-these and other mysteries, large and small, are made vividly sensible.
Download or read book Lesson of the White Eagle written by Barbara Hay and published by Roadrunner Press. This book was released on 2012-11-13 with total page 125 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A boy questions his friends' attitudes toward Indians after the white eagle takes him back to see the forced removal of the Ponca to Oklahoma.
Download or read book Brave Wolf and the Thunderbird written by Medicine Crow and published by Abbeville Publishing Group. This book was released on 1998-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every spring a great big monster climbs out of the lake and up the cliff to steal the mother Thunderbird's young chicks. This year she is determined to save them, but she needs human help. So she snatches up Brave Wolf while he is out hunting and carries him to her nest, where he comes up with a plan . . . Brave Wolf and the Thunderbird is based on a story recounted by Joe Medicine Crow in All Roads Are Good: Native Voices on Life and Culture (Smithsonian Institution Press and NMAI). Grandson of a scout who rode with Custer, Mr. Medicine Crow (1913-2016) was a highly respected elder, storyteller, and historian of the Crow people. The first member of his tribe to graduate from college, he earned an M.A. in anthropology. In addition to his calling as a teacher and "keeper of memories," he was a decorated World War II combat veteran and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2009. About the Tales of the People series Created with the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian (NMAI), Tales of the People is a series of children's books celebrating Native American culture with illustrations and stories by Indian artists and writers. In addition to the tales themselves, each book also offers four pages filled with information and photographs exploring various aspects of Native culture, including a glossary of words in different Indian languages.
Download or read book Whispers in the Forest written by Cherokee Books and published by Transaction Publishers. This book was released on 2005 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "True-to-life, exciting, colorful short stories for boys and girls that tell of Indian adventure, hunting, customs, heroism and character"--Cover.
Download or read book White Eagle s Touch written by Karen Kay and published by Avon. This book was released on 1998-05-01 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seeking to arrange her own marriage in order to compel her uncle to release her dowry, socialite Katrina journeys to her uncle's home in Indian Territory, where she falls in love with White Eagle, who had saved her life years earlier. Original.
Download or read book Chief White Eagle written by Larry Wood and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-19 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a joyful day when an infant boy is born into a free roaming tribe of Abnaki Indians residing in Vermont. As the village celebrates little White Eagle's birth, a pair of unfriendly eyes watches from the distance and contemplates how to uproot the friendly tribe from their home. While White Eagle grows up in a loving family, the white man settles closer every day to their village, eventually forcing the tribe to move to a reservation governed by their race. As White Eagle's journey eventually leads to become the one of tribe's best hunters and the next-in-line to become chief, he finds love, marries, and sires a son. But when smallpox takes his family away forever, a devastated White Eagle buries them away from their village. Determined not to abandon them, White Eagle finds refuge from his troubles inside a nearby mountain cave and creates a solitary existence. As years and seasons pass, White Eagle quietly ages without any idea that he is about to finally realize his purpose in the world. In this historical novel, an Abnaki Indian journeys through a challenging existence as he attempts to avoid capture by the white man and bravely confronts his destiny as life comes full circle.
Download or read book Chief White Eagle written by L. S. Wood and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2016-07-07 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a joyful day when an infant boy is born into a free roaming tribe of Abnaki Indians residing in Vermont. As the village celebrates little White Eagles birth, a pair of unfriendly eyes watches from the distance and contemplates how to uproot the friendly tribe from their home. While White Eagle grows up in a loving family, the white man settles closer every day to their village, eventually forcing the tribe to move to a reservation governed by their race. As White Eagles journey eventually leads to become the one of tribes best hunters and the next-in-line to become chief, he finds love, marries, and sires a son. But when smallpox takes his family away forever, a devastated White Eagle buries them away from their village. Determined not to abandon them, White Eagle finds refuge from his troubles inside a nearby mountain cave and creates a solitary existence. As years and seasons pass, White Eagle quietly ages without any idea that he is about to finally realize his purpose in the world. In this historical novel, an Abnaki Indian journeys through a challenging existence as he attempts to avoid capture by the white man and bravely confronts his destiny as life comes full circle.
Download or read book Indian Old man Stories written by Frank Bird Linderman and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2001-09-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Indians of the northwestern plains always laughed at the tales about Old-man, heard around the lodge fire in the wintertime after sunset. For a powerful character, he was comically flawed. Old-man made the world but sometimes forgot the names of things. Victim and victimizer, he seemed closer to common experience than the awesome god Manitou. Frank B. Linderman thought Old-man was, under different names, a god for many Indian communities. ø These stories?collected from Chippewa and Cree elders and first published in 1920?are full of wonder at the way things are. Why children lose their teeth, why eyesight fails with age, why dogs howl at night, why some animals wear camouflage?these and other mysteries, large and small, are made vividly sensible.
Download or read book Flying with the Eagle Racing the Great Bear written by Joseph Bruchac and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2017-01-12 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Flying With The Eagle, Racing the Great Bear is a continent-spanning collection of sixteen thrilling tales in which young men must face great enemies, find the strength and endurance within themselves to succedd, and take their place by the side of their elders.
Download or read book Pawnee Hero Stories and Folk tales written by George Bird Grinnell and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Indian Why Stories Sparks from War Eagle s Lodge Fire written by Frank Bird Linderman and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Indian Why Stories: Sparks from War Eagle's Lodge-Fire" by Frank Bird Linderman is a collection of legends from the Native American cultures of the American West. The volume contains: Why The Chipmunk's Back Is Striped, How The Ducks Got Their Fine Feathers, Why The Kingfisher Always Wears A War-bonnet. Why The Curlew's Bill Is Long And Crooked, Old-man Remakes The World, Why Blackfeet Never Kill Mice, How The Otter Skin Became Great Medicine, Old-man Steals The Sun's Leggings,Old-man And His Conscience, Old-man's Treachery, Why The Night-hawk's Wings Are Beautiful, Why The Mountain-lion Is Long And Lean, The Fire-leggings, The Moon And The Great Snake, Why The Deer Has No Gall, Why Indians Whip The Buffalo-berries From The Bushes, Old-man And The Fox, Why The Birch-tree Wears The Slashes In Its Bark, Mistakes Of Old-man, How The Man Found His Mate, Dreams, and Retrospection.
Download or read book Indian Warfare written by Black Male and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2021-08-20 with total page 93 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INDIAN WARFARE Is a story about two Indian tribes that has been at war for years. The Kwawpaw tribe is the good tribe. They only fight when they’re attacked. The Ahshitaw tribe are the bad tribe. They will fight if they’re attacked or not. Chief White Eagle is the leader of the Kwawpaw tribe. Chief Serpent is the leader of the Ahshitaw tribe. Chief White Eagle has a medallion around his neck that has Chief Serpent’s ancestor’s soul in it from a previous war. Chief Serpent wants his ancestor spirit freed from the medallion. Chief Serpent tells Chief White Eagle he wants one last duel with him for his land. Chief White Eagle knew what he really wanted. He told Chief Serpent that if the medallion is removed from his neck, mankind will be cursed with animal instincts again. This means if a person gets angry, they will turn into an animal. Chief Serpent knew, but he didn’t care because all he wants is his ancestor’s soul freed from the medallion. They have their sons with them as witnesses. Gray Wolf is Chief White Eagle’s son. Redd Lion is Chief Serpent’s. Chief White Eagle and Chief Serpent fought and killed each other in battle. Gray Wolf and Redd Lion ran towards their father’s to help them. Gray Wolf was knocked down. Redd Lion snatched off Chief White Eagle’s medallion as bright red smoke came from it covering earth and everybody on it with animal instincts. Redd Lion is recruiting different nationalities of fighters to take over the Kwawpaw tribe and other businesses. Gray Wolf is recruiting his own fighters to stop Redd Lion and to get the medallion back. If the medallion is not back in two days, mankind will be cursed forever.
