The book of Indian crafts & Indian lore / by Julian Harris Salomon ; with many illustrations by the author and others.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Salomon, Julian Harris, 1896-1987, author.

Series:

Indigenous Peoples of North America.

Indigenous Peoples of North America

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indians of North America--Industries.

Indians of North America.

Indians of North America--Social life and customs.

Indians of North America--Music.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 418 pages) : illustrations, maps, portraits.

Place of Publication:

Harper

Summary:

Tells how various articles connected with Indian life were made and used. Some subjects included are Indian music, games, dances, and food. Grades 6-8.

Contents:

I. The Indians of the United States

II. War Bonnets and Head-dresses

III. War Shirts, Leggins and Woman's Costume

IV. Moccasins and Tanning Methods

V. Beadwork, Breastplaces, and Necklaces

VI. Tipis and Wigwams

VII. Bows, Arrows, and Quivers

VIII. Weapons and War Paint

IX. Pipes and Bags

X. Musical Instruments

XI. Fire-Making and Cooking

XII. Games

XIII. Dance Steps and Music

XIV. Dances and Ceremonies

XV. Producing an Indian Pageant

XVI. Indian Names.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 405-410).

Music: pages 297-327.

Maps on lining-papers.

This book was written for boys and girls who want to learn how to do the things the Indians did and also for camp directors to enrich their programs in handicraft, pageantry and ceremonial. cf. Pref.

Includes index.

Signed (page [i]): "Elliott Rogers 1929."

Reproduction of the original from the Bruce Peel Special Collections Library, University of Alberta.

OCLC:

607561564