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Download or read book American Indian Archery written by and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1991-09-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No one knows for certain just when the bow and arrow came into use in America, but they were in use from the far North to the tip of South America when Europeans first arrived. Over the hemisphere the equipment ranged from very poor to excellent, with the finest bows of all being made in the Northwest of North America. Some of these bows rivaled the ancient classic bow in beauty of design and workmanship. The attitudes of whites toward Indian archers and their equipment have ranged from the highest of praise with mythical feats rivaling those of William Tell and Robin Hood-–o mockery and derision for the Indians' short, "deformed" bows and small arrows. The Laubins have found most of the popular conceptions of Indian archery to be erroneous-as are most of the preconceived notions about Indians—and in this book they attempt to correct some of these false impressions and to give a true picture of this ancient art as practiced by the original Americans. Following an introduction and history of Indian archery are chapters on comparison of bows, bow making and sinewed bows, horn bows, strings, arrows, quivers, shooting, medicine bows, Indian crossbows, and blowguns. Those wishing to learn something about the use of archery tackle by American Indians, something of the ingenuity associated with its manufacture and maintenance, and something about the importance of archery in everyday Indian life will find in this book a wealth of new, valuable, and important information.
Book Synopsis Bows & Arrows of the Native Americans by : Jim Hamm
Download or read book Bows & Arrows of the Native Americans written by Jim Hamm and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2007-08-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive account of the history and construction of these unique hunting tools.
Book Synopsis Hunting with the Bow and Arrow by : Saxton T. Pope
Download or read book Hunting with the Bow and Arrow written by Saxton T. Pope and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Book Synopsis American Indian archery by : Reginald Laubin
Download or read book American Indian archery written by Reginald Laubin and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows & Quivers: Plains & Southwest by : Steve Allely
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows & Quivers: Plains & Southwest written by Steve Allely and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 2 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Poison Arrows written by David E. Jones and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2009-06-03 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive survey of organic compounds used as poisons—on arrows and spears, in food, and even as insecticides—by numerous Native American tribes. Biological warfare is a menacing twenty-first-century issue, but its origins extend to antiquity. While the recorded use of toxins in warfare in some ancient populations is rarely disputed (the use of arsenical smoke in China, which dates to at least 1000 BC, for example) the use of “poison arrows” and other deadly substances by Native American groups has been fraught with contradiction. At last revealing clear documentation to support these theories, anthropologist David Jones transforms the realm of ethnobotany in Poison Arrows. Examining evidence within the few extant descriptive accounts of Native American warfare, along with grooved arrowheads and clues from botanical knowledge, Jones builds a solid case to indicate widespread and very effective use of many types of toxins. He argues that various groups applied them to not only warfare but also to hunting, and even as an early form of insect extermination. Culling extensive ethnological, historical, and archaeological data, Jones provides a thoroughly comprehensive survey of the use of ethnobotanical and entomological compounds applied in wide-ranging ways, including homicide and suicide. Although many narratives from the contact period in North America deny such uses, Jones now offers conclusive documentation to prove otherwise. A groundbreaking study of a subject that has been long overlooked, Poison Arrows imparts an extraordinary new perspective to the history of warfare, weaponry, and deadly human ingenuity. “A unique contribution to the field of American Indian ethnology. . . . This information has never been compiled before, and I doubt that many ethnologists in the field have ever suspected the extent to which poison was used among North American Indians. This book significantly extends our understanding.” —Wayne Van Horne, Associate Professor of Anthropology, Kennesaw State University
Book Synopsis American Indian Sports Heritage by : Joseph B. Oxendine
Download or read book American Indian Sports Heritage written by Joseph B. Oxendine and published by U of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Neither the highly commercialized nature of professional sports today nor the more casual attitude prevailing in amateur activities captures the essence of Indian sport,” writes Joseph B. Oxendine. Through sport, Indians sought blessings from a higher spirit. Sport that evolved from religious rites retained a spiritual dimension, as seen in the attitude and manner of preparing and participating. In American Indian Sports Heritage, Oxendine discusses the history and importance in everyday life of ball games (especially lacrosse), running, archery, swimming, snow snake, hoop-and-pole, and games of chance. Indians gained nationwide visibility as athletes in baseball and football; the teams at boarding schools such as the Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania and the Haskell Institute in Kansas were especially famous. Oxendine describes the apex of Indian sports during the first three decades of the twentieth century and chronicles the decline since. He looks at the career of the legendary Jim Thorpe and provides brief biographies of other Indian athletes before and after 1930.
Book Synopsis Yahi Archery by : Saxton Temple Pope
Download or read book Yahi Archery written by Saxton Temple Pope and published by Berkeley : University of California Press. This book was released on 1918 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers by : Otis Tufton Mason
Download or read book North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers written by Otis Tufton Mason and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Lakota Way by : Joseph M. Marshall III
Download or read book The Lakota Way written by Joseph M. Marshall III and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2002-10-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Joseph M. Marshall’s thoughtful, illuminating account of how the spiritual beliefs of the Lakota people can help us all lead more meaningful, ethical lives. Rich with storytelling, history, and folklore, The Lakota Way expresses the heart of Native American philosophy and reveals the path to a fulfilling and meaningful life. Joseph Marshall is a member of the Sicunga Lakota Sioux and has dedicated his entire life to the wisdom he learned from his elders. Here he focuses on the twelve core qualities that are crucial to the Lakota way of life--bravery, fortitude, generosity, wisdom, respect, honor, perseverance, love, humility, sacrifice, truth, and compassion. Whether teaching a lesson on respect imparted by the mythical Deer Woman or the humility embodied by the legendary Lakota leader Crazy Horse, The Lakota Way offers a fresh outlook on spirituality and ethical living.
Download or read book The Warrior's Tools written by Eric Smith and published by Roadrunner Press. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written from a practical Native American perspective in easy-to-understand prose, THE WARRIOR'S TOOLS combines practical how-to information on bow making with historical insight on the place bows, arrows, quivers and shields played in tribal life in the past and continue to play today.
Book Synopsis North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers by : Otis T. Mason
Download or read book North American Bows, Arrows, and Quivers written by Otis T. Mason and published by . This book was released on 1893 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Traditional Archery from Six Continents by : Charles E. Grayson
Download or read book Traditional Archery from Six Continents written by Charles E. Grayson and published by University of Missouri Press. This book was released on 2007 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An overview of one of the largest and most comprehensive collections of European and non-European archery-related materials in the world. This book presents color photos and descriptions of some 300 items - including bows, arrows, quivers, and thumb rings- that represent traditional archery techniques, practices, and customs from around the world"--Provided by publisher.
Book Synopsis Survival Skills of Native California by : Paul Campbell
Download or read book Survival Skills of Native California written by Paul Campbell and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 1999 with total page 466 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Author Paul Campbell reveals the knowledge he has spent 20 years learning and reproducing from California natives. Included are sections on the basic skills of survival, the tools of gathering and food preparation, and the implements of household and personal necessity, as well as the arts of hunting and fishing. Sample topics include: shelter; greens, beans, flowers and other vegetables; meat preparation; how to make and shoot an Indian bow.--From publisher description.
Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows & Quivers by : HAMM/ALLELY
Download or read book Encyclopedia of Native American Bows, Arrows & Quivers written by HAMM/ALLELY and published by Lyons Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native Americans and their elegant weapons have provided an undeniable mystique for archers, history buffs, collectors, and anyone who appreciates traditional skills. For the first time, authors Allely and Hamm have brought together the most exceptional archery pieces from eastern tribes such as the Mohegan, Mohawk, Cherokee, Seminole, Chippewa, and Winnebago. Beautifully detailed full-page pen-and-ink drawings give dimensions, decorations, and construction details on more than a hundred historic bows, scores of arrows, and two dozen quivers. The running commentary is drawn from research conducted in museums around the world, and gives insights into who used these instruments and how.This pathbreaking and comprehensive book will strongly appeal to all those with an abiding interest in Native Americans and archery.
Book Synopsis American Indians and Crime by : Lawrence A. Greenfeld
Download or read book American Indians and Crime written by Lawrence A. Greenfeld and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis North American Indian Portfolio by : George Catlin
Download or read book North American Indian Portfolio written by George Catlin and published by Literary Licensing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-03-30 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is A New Release Of The Original 1844 Edition.
