Title
The Indians' Book: Songs and Legends of the American Indians,Used
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A book created wholly by the American Indian songs, myths, drawings and decorations based on traditional designs The Indians Book is a treasury of lore for general readers, for teachers, for folk singers. Its musical and folk material derives directly from the Indian oral tradition and is presented exactly as Miss Curtis recorded it.The 149 songs the traditional music of 18 tribes are today irreplaceable; so much of this material has disappeared since Miss Curtis collected it. Songs of war and love, hunting songs, barter songs, songs to cure the sick, corngrinding songs, "hand game" songs, cradle songs, holy or "medicine" songs and ceremonial songs were collected by Miss Curtis from Plains, Lake, Northwestern, Southwestern, and Pueblo Indians: Wabanaki, Dakota, Winnebago, Pawnee, Kwakiutl, Acoma, Navajo, Apache, Pima, Hopi, Yuma, Arapaho, Kiowa, MojaveApache, Zui, San Juan, Laguna, Cheyenne. The texts are written out in both the native language and English, and the melody for each song is provided. Indian myths have been faithfully taken down directly from Indian story tellers. There are creation myths; myths explaining the origin of corn, the sun and moon, the four winds, and other natural phenomena; folktales and animal stories of unusual charm. Fullage drawings, designs for title pages, and decorations all created by the Indians themselves, and 23 photographs (rituals in progress, families, individuals) taken by the editor illustrate the book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Indians' Book' about? A: 'The Indians' Book' is a compilation of songs, myths, drawings, and decorations created by Native American individuals. It features 149 traditional songs from 18 different tribes, along with narratives that reflect the rich oral traditions of these cultures.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Indians' Book'? A: The author of 'The Indians' Book' is Natalie Curtis, who dedicated her work to documenting the oral traditions and cultural heritage of American Indians.
- Q: What types of songs are included in the book? A: The book includes a variety of songs such as war songs, love songs, hunting songs, barter songs, and ceremonial songs, representing the diverse musical heritage of different tribes.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Indians' Book' have? A: 'The Indians' Book' contains 672 pages, providing an extensive look into the cultural lore of American Indians.
- Q: Is the text in the original language as well as English? A: Yes, the texts of the songs are presented in both the Native language and English, allowing readers to appreciate the original linguistic context.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Indians' Book' have? A: 'The Indians' Book' is available in a paperback binding, making it accessible for casual reading and handling.
- Q: When was 'The Indians' Book' published? A: 'The Indians' Book' was published on September 3, 2002.
- Q: Are there illustrations in 'The Indians' Book'? A: Yes, the book features full-page drawings and designs created by Native Americans, along with 23 photographs that illustrate rituals and cultural practices.
- Q: What is the target audience for 'The Indians' Book'? A: 'The Indians' Book' appeals to general readers, teachers, folk singers, and anyone interested in the music and folklore of Native American cultures.
- Q: Does 'The Indians' Book' contain any myths? A: Yes, the book includes various myths, including creation myths and folktales, providing insight into the storytelling traditions of American Indians.