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The Life And Traditions Of The Red Man: A Rediscovered Treasure Of Native American Literature,New
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Joseph Nicolars The Life and Traditions of the Red Man tells the story of his people from the first moments of creation to the earliest arrivals and eventual settlement of Europeans. Selfpublished by Nicolar in 1893, this is one of the few sustained narratives in English composed by a member of an Eastern Algonquianspeaking people during the nineteenth century. At a time when Native Americans ability to exist as Natives was imperiled, Nicolar wrote his book in an urgent effort to pass on Penobscot cultural heritage to subsequent generations of the tribe and to reclaim Native Americans right to selfrepresentation. This extraordinary work weaves together stories of Penobscot history, precontact material culture, feats of shamanism, and ancient prophecies about the coming of the white man. An elder of the Penobscot Nation in Maine and the grandson of the Penobscots most famous shamanleader, Old John Neptune, Nicolar brought to his task a wealth of traditional knowledge.The Life and Traditions of the Red Man has not been widely available until now, largely because Nicolar passed away just a few months after the printing of the book was completed, and shortly afterwards most of the few hundred copies that had been printed were lost in a fire. This new edition has been prepared with the assistance of Nicolars descendants and members of the Penobscot Nation. It includes a summary history of the tribe; an introduction that illuminates the books narrative strategies, the aims of its author, and its key themes; and annotations providing historical context and explaining unfamiliar words and phrases. The book also contains a preface by Nicolars grandson, Charles Norman Shay, and an afterword by Bonnie D. Newsom, former Director of the Penobscot Nations Department of Cultural and Historic Preservation. The Life and Traditions of the Red Man is a remarkable narrative of Native American culture, spirituality, and literary daring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Life and Traditions of the Red Man' about? A: The book narrates the history and cultural heritage of the Penobscot Nation from creation to the European settlement, emphasizing the importance of Native American self-representation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Joseph Nicolar, a member of the Penobscot Nation and an elder who wrote the book in 1893.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on February 28, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: Is this book a new or used copy? A: This is a used book in good condition.
- Q: What features does this edition include? A: This edition includes a summary history of the tribe, an introduction, annotations for historical context, a preface by Nicolar's grandson, and an afterword by Bonnie D. Newsom.
- Q: Why is this book considered significant? A: It is one of the few sustained narratives in English by a member of an Eastern Algonquian-speaking people and serves to preserve and pass on Penobscot cultural heritage.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'The Life and Traditions of the Red Man'? A: The book explores themes of Native American culture, spirituality, history, and the impact of European colonization.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, it is an excellent resource for studying Native American literature, history, and cultural heritage.