Prairie Smoke, a Collection of Lore of the Prairies - Hardcover

Gilmore, Melvin R (Melvin Randolph)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1023417456 ISBN 13: 9781023417457

Publisher: Anson Street Press, 2025

Synopsis

Venture onto the Great Plains and into the heart of Dakota Indian culture with Melvin Randolph Gilmore's "Prairie Smoke: A Collection of Lore of the Prairies." This revised second edition offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditions, beliefs, and daily life of the Sioux, also known as the Dakota Indians, through meticulously preserved oral traditions.

Explore Native American folklore and gain insight into the rich tapestry of prairie life as passed down through generations. Gilmore's work captures the essence of Plains Indians culture, providing invaluable historical and anthropological perspectives. Discover stories that illuminate their deep connection to the land and their unique worldview.

A vital resource for anyone interested in United States history, cultural anthropology, and Indigenous creation stories, "Prairie Smoke" offers a timeless portrait of a people and their enduring legacy.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1023417456
• ISBN 13: 9781023417457
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160