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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Tortillas for the gods Tortillas for the gods Evon Zartman Vogt For nearly 20 years, the author observed rituals in Zinacanteco society (Chiapas, Mexico). Those rituals organize life into a four stage cycle. Prestige (as determined by age and wealth) is also a fa… OL1317303W
Indian Country Indian Country Peter Matthiessen A quick sequel to In the Spirit of Crazy Horse: just as powerful but more depressing--as Matthiessen travels around the country, meeting traditional Indian leaders, backpacking to Indian holy places … OL15855621W
The active side of infinity The active side of infinity Carlos Castaneda "Ordinarily, events that change our path are impersonal affairs, and yet extremely personal. My teacher, don Juan Matsus, said this is guiding me as his apprentice to collect what I considered to be … OL1884563W
Becoming half hidden Becoming half hidden Daniel Merkur Doctoral thesis. Discusses shamanism and initiation of the Inuit groups of Asia, Alaska, Canada and Greenland from the perspective of shaman's, rather than from the laity's point of view. OL1885603W
The Sun Dance Religion The Sun Dance Religion Joseph G. Jorgensen A political and economic analysis of how and why the Sun dance came into being as a response to Indian deprivation by the whites. OL2384314W
Tales of power Tales of power Carlos Castaneda "In this astonishing, luminous and terrifying work, Carlos Castaneda at last completes the long journey into the world of sorcery that began with his now-legendary meeting with don Juan ... In a sens… OL24301747W
Historia de las Indias de Nueva-España y islas de Tierra Firme Historia de las Indias de Nueva-España y islas de Tierra Firme Diego Durán "Beautiful presentation of the illustrations from Durán's well-known work. Editor's introduction presents a brief physical description of the illustrations, as well as a biography of Durán and his … OL2816894W
The sacred pipe The sacred pipe Black Elk An account of how the Sioux have come to know God, nature, and their fellow men. OL3199494W
Christianity and native traditions Christianity and native traditions Antonio R. Gualtieri A record of Christian missionary attitudes and judgements towards the encounter of European or Southern Christianity with native traditions in the Canadian western arctic. Mission locations (listed p… OL4232346W
They dance in the sky They dance in the sky Jean Guard Monroe A collection of legends about the stars from various North American Indian cultures, including explanations of the Milky Way and constellations such as the Big Dipper. OL4306861W
Teacher's guide to Keepers of the earth Teacher's guide to Keepers of the earth Michael J. Caduto Provides background information for the classroom teacher to facilitate the use of the main text: Keepers of the earth; appendices include extensive bibliographies. OL480736W