This study seeks to explain how one group of Native Americans, the Oglala Sioux, has preserved its social and cultural identity despite formidable attempts by the U.S. government to eliminate tribal societies. Treating continuity and change as two aspects of the same phenomenon, it focuses on the nature of the uniquely Oglala values which persist, ...
"Yuwipi is the present-day Oglala Sioux version of an ancient and widespread ritual in which a shaman is bound and, in the darkness, calls spirits to come and free him and to communicate with his audience. The author, who has a long and intimate acquaintance with the Oglala, shows how this ritual is related to two other old institutions, the ...
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: For Children, Incorporated
Date Published: 1968
Description: Good. This book is Ex-library and contains typical ex-library markings. Inside pocket was removed, has some sticky residue. Pages are clean and Tight. SUMMARY: Small Vintage pperback from the Grown Ahead series-Catagory HIstory. Crazy Horse and Custer history-illustrated. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: For Children Inc
Date Published: 1968
Description: Good. 1968--This soft bound book has a pictorial cover, full color/two color/b/w illustrations, clean tight pages, and previous owner's name inside. -Possible First Edition-Privately Owned Illustrated by Harvey Kidder Site allows up to 30 calendar days for standard U.S. shipping-please take this into account when choosing a shipping method. Thank you! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Date Published: 1966
Description: Good in Good jacket. Ex-Library---125 pages. Interior is clean and tight. Library edition. -Publish Place: New York-Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. read more
Edition: Ex Lib.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons
Date Published: 1966
Description: Photo Illustrated. Near Very Good in Near Very Good jacket. This 7"x9" hard cover book has a color photo illustrated dj with grey, white and red lettering on the front and spine of the dj. The front endpaper is gone and the dj is price clipped. Black and white photo illustrations all throughout the book. 125 indexed pages. read more
Description: 1968, 1st edition, near fine condition, stiff pictorial wraps, 36 pages including covers. For the young reader an over view of Crazy Horse and George Armstrong Custer. Illustrated with drawings by Harvey Kidder. read more
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