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Spirits Of The Air: Birds And American Indians In The South (Environmental History And The American South Ser.)
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Before The Massive Environmental Change Wrought By The European Colonization Of The South, Hundreds Of Species Of Birds Filled The Region'S Flyways In Immeasurable Numbers. Before Disease, War, And Displacement Altered The South'S Earliest Human Landscape, Native Americans Hunted And Ate Birds And Made Tools And Weapons From Their Beaks, Bones, And Talons. More Significant To Shepard Krech Iii, Indians Adorned Themselves With Feathers, Invoked Avian Powers In Ceremonies And Dances, And Incorporated Bird Imagery On Pottery, Carvings, And Jewelry.Krech, A Renowned Authority On Native American Interactions With Nature, Reveals As Never Before The Omnipresence Of Birds In Native American Life. From The Time Of The Earliest Known Renderings Of Winged Creatures In Stone And Earthworks Through The Nineteenth Century, When Native Southerners Took Part In Decimating Bird Species With Highly Valued, Fashionable Plumage, Spirits Of The Air Examines The Complex And Changeable Influences Of Birds On The Native American Worldview.We Learn Of Birds For Which Places And People Were Named; Birds Common In Iconography And Oral Traditions; Birds Important In Ritual And Healing; And Birds Feared For Their Links To Witches And Other Malevolent Forces. Still Other Birds Had No Meaning For Native Americans. Krech Shows Us These Invisible Animals Too, Enriching Our Understanding Of Both The Indianbird Dynamic And The Incredible Diversity Of Winged Life Once Found In The South. A Crowning Work Drawing On Krech'S Distinguished Career In Anthropology And Natural History, Spirits Of The Air Recovers Vanished Worlds And Shows Us Our Own Anew.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Spirits of the Air'? A: The book explores the relationship between birds and Native American cultures in the Southern United States, highlighting how birds influenced rituals, tools, and daily life before European colonization.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Spirits of the Air'? A: The author is Shepard Krech III, a recognized expert on Native American interactions with nature and environmental history.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does 'Spirits of the Air' contain? A: The book contains 264 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of its subject matter.
- Q: When was 'Spirits of the Air' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2009.
- Q: Is 'Spirits of the Air' suitable for academic studies? A: Yes, the book is suitable for academic studies, especially in environmental history, anthropology, and Native American studies.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book? A: The themes include the ecological significance of birds, their representation in Native American culture, and the impact of European colonization on bird populations and Native American life.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'Spirits of the Air' is an illustrated edition, enhancing the reader's understanding of the topics discussed.
- Q: What is the book's perspective on Native American interactions with birds? A: The book presents a nuanced view of how Native Americans revered, utilized, and were impacted by birds in their ecosystems and cultural practices.
- Q: Can this book be useful for bird enthusiasts? A: Absolutely, bird enthusiasts will find valuable insights into the historical significance of various bird species and their roles in Native American traditions.