A rare, documented account of the life of a Crow medicine woman, drawn from interviews conducted by legendary writer and ethnographer Frank Bird Linderman and told in her own words.In the spring of 1931, Pretty-shield, a grandmother and medicine healer in the Crow tribe, met Frank Linderman for a series of interviews. When Linderman asked Pretty-shield about her life, the old woman relaxed and laughed. "We shall be here until we die."In this rich account, Li...

In his old age, Plenty-Coups (1848-1932), the last hereditary chief of the Crow Indians, told the moving story of his life to Frank B. Linderman, a well-known western writer who had befriended him.First published in 1930, Plenty-Coups is a classic account of the nomadic, spiritual, and warring life of Plains Indians before they were forced onto reservations. Plenty-Coups tells of the great triumphs and struggles of his own life: his powerful medicine dreams, marriage, raiding and co...

Gli indiani delle pianure del nord-ovest ridono sempre quando, riuniti attorno al fuoco nella tenda di Aquila di Guerra, ascoltano le storie del Vecchio (o Napa), un personaggio tanto potente quanto buffo e viziato: pur essendo il creatore del mondo, infatti, il Vecchio si dimentica spesso i nomi delle cose. Vittima ma anche carnefice, Napa sembra però avere un contatto più diretto con la realtà quotidiana e le esperienze comuni degli esseri umani rispetto al solenne dio Manitù, il cui nom...

Con uno stile luminoso, Linderman ci parla di un mondo in estinzione e di valori come il rispetto per la vita e l'onestà, con un continuo senso di sorpresa per la creazione. Una raccolta di racconti al centro dei quali spicca la figura del Vecchio, o Napa, dio creatore potente ma fallibile, che si presenta in diverse forme. Narrati da Aquila di Guerra ad alcuni ragazzini attenti dopo il primo gelo in autunno, in questi racconti compaiono le figure di animali umanizzati – un cervo e un'anti...

The Native American was a true lover of nature and close observer of the sights and sounds about him. He delighted in composing tales that offered imaginative explanations for everything--from simple stories about creation to fanciful accounts of how animals acquired certain physical characteristics.This entertaining collection of 22 stories, compiled nearly a century ago by a devotee of Indian lore who considered them "well-worth saving," recounts many of the legends told to him by...

These 22 “Why” stories from the Blackfeet, Chippewa, and Cree tribes were handed down from father to son, with little variation, through countless generations. These 22 stories were used to teach the young ones about the environment in which they lived but also the lessons of life. But the time of the tribal story-teller has passed, and only here and there is to be found a patriarch who loves the legends from the old days. This book is an attempt to ensure that these memories are forever o...

Delightful fables, collected by a devotee of Indian lore, recounts many of the legends told to him by tribal members, among them intriguing explanations of "Why the Chipmunk's Back is Striped," "How the Otter Skin Became Great Medicine," "How the Man Found His Mate," and "Why Blackfeet Never Kill Mice."

Drawing from the oral traditions of the Plains tribes, Indian Why Stories gathers a vivid collection of Native American legends that explain the origins of natural phenomena, animals, and customs.Through tales passed down by generations of storytellers, Frank Bird Linderman preserves the wit, wonder, and moral wisdom of Indigenous mythmaking. Each story reveals the deep connection between people and nature, offering insight into the spiritual and cultural values that shaped tribal ...

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Frank Bird Linderman, an American author, ethnographer, and amateur anthropologist, spent significant time among Native American communities in the early 20th century, particularly the Blackfeet people of Montana. He collected these stories and retold them in a way that aimed to preserve the oral traditions and cultural heritage of these tribes.The tales in "Indian Why Stories" offer insights into Native American beliefs, customs, and the natural world. They often provide explanations for ...

In "Indian Why Stories: Sparks from War Eagle's Lodge-Fire," Frank Bird Linderman crafts a rich tapestry of Native American folklore, presenting tales that illuminate the moral and philosophical frameworks of Indigenous cultures. Drawing from his experiences with the Assiniboine and Gros Ventre tribes, Linderman employs an engaging narrative style characterized by vivid imagery and a reverential tone that captures the oral tradition. The stories serve not only as entertainment but also as ...

Traditional tales related in proper way.One of the only authors who spoke the language of the Crow [mostly sign language] and really cared about his sources. Plus he was a good friend of C.M. Russell that's got to count for some thing, Just a lovely good hearted book, Kids will love it.ContentsWhy the chipmunk's back is striped -- How the ducks got their fine feathers -- Why the kingfisher always wears a war-bonnet -- Why the curlew's bill is long a...