Traditions Of The Skidi Pawnee

By George Amos Dorsey

Book Overview

Traditions Of The Skidi Pawnee is a book written by George A. Dorsey that explores the cultural and historical traditions of the Skidi Pawnee, a Native American tribe that once inhabited the Great Plains region of North America. The book is a comprehensive study of the Skidi Pawnee culture, including their beliefs, customs, rituals, and social organization. It also examines the Skidi Pawnee's interactions with other tribes and European settlers, as well as their experiences with disease, warfare, and forced relocation. The book is based on Dorsey's extensive fieldwork and interviews with Skidi Pawnee elders, and includes a wealth of primary source material, such as songs, stories, and religious texts. Overall, Traditions Of The Skidi Pawnee is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of one of North America's most fascinating indigenous peoples.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430464240
• ISBN13: 9781430464242
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"