Donna G Sutherland (6 results)

Softcover. First Edition. pp. 269. 8vo. Pictorial covers, photographic frontispiece. No detectable flaws, contents clean and unmarked with tight, sound binding; near fine. Since the 1970s, Louis Bird, a distinguished Aboriginal storyteller and historian, has been recording the stories and memories of Omushkego (Swampy Cree) communities along western Hudson and James Bays. In nine chapters, he presents some of the most vivid legends and historical stories from his collection, casting new light on his people's history, culture, and values. Working with the editors and other contributors to provide background and context for the stories, he illuminates their many levels of meaning and brings forward the value system and world-view that underlie their teachings. Students of Aboriginal culture, history, and literature will find that this is no ordinary book of stories compiled from a remote, disconnected voice, but rather a project in which the teller, deeply engaged in preserving his people's history, language, and values, is committed to bringing his listeners and readers as far along the road to understanding as he possibly can.…

Softcover. First edition. pp. 269. 8vo. Pictorial covers, photographic frontispiece. No detectable flaws, contents clean and unmarked with tight, sound binding; near fine. Since the 1970s, Louis Bird, a distinguished Aboriginal storyteller and historian, has been recording the stories and memories of Omushkego (Swampy Cree) communities along western Hudson and James Bays. In nine chapters, he presents some of the most vivid legends and historical stories from his collection, casting new light on his people's history, culture, and values. Working with the editors and other contributors to provide background and context for the stories, he illuminates their many levels of meaning and brings forward the value system and world-view that underlie their teachings. Students of Aboriginal culture, history, and literature will find that this is no ordinary book of stories compiled from a remote, disconnected voice, but rather a project in which the teller, deeply engaged in preserving his people's history, language, and values, is committed to bringing his listeners and readers as far along the road to understanding as he possibly can.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. SIGNED BY AUTHOR.

Softcover. First printing. pp. ix, 165. 8vo. Illustrated card covers. Many black and white maps, photographs, illustrations. Lightest rubbing to the covers, contents bright, clean, and unmarked; very good+.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First printing. pp. ix, 165. 8vo. Illustrated card covers. Many black and white maps, photographs, illustrations. Appears unread; near fine.

First edition. ix + 165pp; 42 illustrations and maps; appendix; bibliography; index. Pictorial soft covers. Neatly handwritten gift inscription at top corner of title page. Signed by author. Fine. [an extensively researched biography of the life of Peguis (1774-1864), Chief of the indigenous Saulteaux people in Canada].…