The Wisdom Of The Native Americans
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Author | : Kent Nerburn |
Publisher | : New World Library |
Total Pages | : 240 |
Release | : 2010-10-06 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 157731297X |
The teachings of the Native Americans provide a connection with the land, the environment, and the simple beauties of life. This collection of writings from revered Native Americans offers timeless, meaningful lessons on living and learning. Taken from writings, orations, and recorded observations of life, this book selects the best of Native American wisdom and distills it to its essence in short, digestible quotes — perhaps even more timely now than when they were first written. In addition to the short passages, this edition includes the complete Soul of an Indian, as well as other writings by Ohiyesa (Charles Alexander Eastman), one of the great interpreters of American Indian thought, and three great speeches by Chiefs Joseph, Seattle, and Red Jacket.
Author | : Kent Nerburn |
Publisher | : New World Library |
Total Pages | : 242 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 1577310799 |
This collections of writings by revered Native Americans offers timeless, meaningful lessons and thought-provoking teachings on living and learning.
Author | : Larry J. Zimmerman |
Publisher | : Paul Watkins |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Indian cosmology |
ISBN | : 9781780280134 |
Looks at religion and the social customs of Native Americans of North America, focusing on tribes, territories, spirits, symbols, myths, cosmos, and other topics.
Author | : Neil Philip |
Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
Total Pages | : 104 |
Release | : 2005-10 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780618604838 |
A collection of Native American speeches and excerpts, from the 17th century to the present day.
Author | : Grey Wolf |
Publisher | : Piatkus Books |
Total Pages | : 144 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Indian mythology |
ISBN | : 9780749920654 |
The Piatkus Guide to Native American Wisdom is a comprehensive introduction to the beliefs of the native peoples of North America. Grey Wolf grew up within the Lakota community and in this book shares his knowledge of a deeply spiritual way of life. He provides rituals and practical exercises to help you put into practice Native American traditions in your daily life.
Author | : John Heinerman |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 184 |
Release | : 1989 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : |
The effects of diet, cleansing and purification, herbal remidies, music, morals, behavior, and the surrounding environment are all discussed in the parts they play towrds achieving greater spirtuality. Additionally, a number of characteristics unique only to Native Americans is presented in the hope that other races may learn and benefit from these same excellent qualities. Besides this, an entire section is devoted to the manner in which ancient Aztecs raised their children. Today's frustrated single and two parent families will certainly appreciate this valuable information in knowing how to rear not only better behaved but also spiritually superior youngsters. Finally, the most important trait of love upon which all genuine spirituality is based, is given serious consideration.
Author | : Joseph Bruchac |
Publisher | : Harper Collins |
Total Pages | : 116 |
Release | : 1994-12-14 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 0062511726 |
Another book in the Little Books of Wisdom series: portable, elegantly packaged inspiration from around the world -- irresistible for the impulse buyer and the serious reader alike.
Author | : |
Publisher | : Chronicle Books |
Total Pages | : 70 |
Release | : 1994-02 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 9780811804301 |
This exquisitely illustrated and authoritative volume presents a concise account of the history of the Hopi people, including the legends, customs, and ceremonies that form the Hopi "Road of Life," in an illuminating introduction to one of the most intriguing and influential of Native American cultures.
Author | : Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2003 |
Genre | : Indian philosophy |
ISBN | : 9780823414550 |
Sayings from Native Americans. Quotations from their earliest contact with Europeans to contemporary tribal persons.
Author | : Tim Glynne-Jones |
Publisher | : Sirius Entertainment |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2017-10 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 9781784288976 |
A thoughtfully collated variety of quotations from Native American peoples, this selection of words of wisdom will give you solace, inspire you, give you pause for thought and perhaps even challenge your perspective. Covering topics such as family, the environment, aging, death, love, prayer, blessings and spirituality, there is a wealth of ancient wisdom for you to dip into at your leisure.