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The book of Indian crafts & Indian lore
Title
The book of Indian crafts & Indian lore / by Julian Harris Salomon ; with many illustrations by the author and others.
Publication
New York ; London : Harper, 1928.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xvii, 418 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits.
Local Notes
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Notes
Music: pages 297-327.
Maps on lining-papers.
This book was written for boys and girls who want to learn how to do the things the Indians did and also for camp directors to enrich their programs in handicraft, pageantry and ceremonial. cf. Pref.
Includes index.
Signed (page [i]): "Elliott Rogers 1929."
Reproduction of the original from the Bruce Peel Special Collections Library, University of Alberta.
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Summary
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.
Variant and related titles
Indian crafts and Indian lore
Indigenous Peoples of North America. Gale.
Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 11, 2021
Series
Indigenous Peoples of North America
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 405-410).
Contents
I. The Indians of the United States
II. War Bonnets and Head-dresses
III. War Shirts, Leggins and Woman's Costume
IV. Moccasins and Tanning Methods
V. Beadwork, Breastplaces, and Necklaces
VI. Tipis and Wigwams
VII. Bows, Arrows, and Quivers
VIII. Weapons and War Paint
IX. Pipes and Bags
X. Musical Instruments
XI. Fire-Making and Cooking
XII. Games
XIII. Dance Steps and Music
XIV. Dances and Ceremonies
XV. Producing an Indian Pageant
XVI. Indian Names.
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