Native American Folklore & Traditions by Elsie Clews Parson

20 in stock

235mm x 287mm x 18mm

Pages: 192

This book brings together several favourite tales from Native American tribes across the United States. From heartwarming coming of age tales to warning tales of supernatural power, the stories told in this volume bring to life the culture of America's first peoples. Recounted from oral traditions by a variety of anthropologists,the customs and ways of life of the diverse peoples blur the boundaries between myths and reality and remind us of a time when nature held exceptional power and those who forsook it were regarded as fools. This beautifully illustrated edition contains approximately 60 images, combining the work of renowned photographers such as Edward S. Curtis with 19th-century illustrations by artists such as Karl Bodmer.