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Title:
The people and culture of the Blackfeet / Kris A. Rickard and Raymond Bial.
ISBN:
9781502622471
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Publication Information:
New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, 2017.
Physical Description:
128 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 24 cm.
Contents:
A culture begins -- The creation of the Blackfeet -- A brief history of the Blackfeet -- Land and culture -- Building a civilization -- Equality and societies -- Housing -- The importance of horses -- Purpose and community -- Life in the Blackfeet Nation -- Life cycle -- Warring -- Hunters and gatherers -- Recipe -- Clothes and accessories -- Arts and crafts -- Beliefs of the Blackfeet -- The supernatural and healing -- Rituals and celebrations -- Fun and games -- Overcoming hardships -- Adapting to a changing world -- Language and learning -- The nation's presence now -- Blackfeet nation -- Blackfeet government -- Living off the land -- Preserving the past and moving forward -- Faces of the Blackfeet -- Douglas Cardinal -- Crowfoot -- James Gladstone -- Beverly Hungry Wolf -- Mountain chief -- Natawista -- Earl Old Person -- Running Eagle -- James Welch.
Summary:
Describes the Blackfeet tribe, providing information on its history, culture, belief system, and notable historical figures, including Crowfoot, Beverly Hungry Wolf, Natawista, and Earl Old Person.
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OCLC Number:
ocn956747560
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