This text discusses the effects of La Flesche's work on the study of the Osages and their religion. A short biography of the scholar and an overview of traditional Osage beliefs and practices are also provided.
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Vendeur : Fahrenheit's Books, Denver, CO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good+. First Edition. First printing, hardcover, has a light skew to the binding, bumps to the spine ends and corners with a touch of creasing to some of the page corners, and a hint of smudging to the edges of the text block. Overall, this is a solid, tight, Very Good copy in a Very Good+ dust jacket, which has light bumps with mild creasing to the spine ends and corners, some rubbing with a touch of edge wear to the covers, and subtle sunning to the spine. The jacket is wrapped in Mylar. N° de réf. du vendeur 215846
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Vendeur : Timeless Reads & Treasures (TRT Books), Oxford, MI, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Condition: As New. Hardcover is pristine, clean, bright, and completely free of wear and appears unread. Boards, binding, and spine are flawless, tight, square, and firmly intact, showing no signs of handling or use. Dust jacket is near fine, clean and bright with light shelf wear at the top edge. No tears, chips, creases, or sunning. All 323 pages are crisp, immaculate, and unmarked, with no writing, highlighting, underlining, or stains. Interior appears unread. A superb, collector quality copy overall; exceptionally well preserved. A significant scholarly contribution to Native American studies, presenting Francis La Flesche's groundbreaking ethnographic work on the Osage people with clarity, depth, and cultural respect. Drawing from La Flesches extensive field notes, recordings, and observations, this volume explores Osage cosmology, ceremonial life, spiritual beliefs, and the intricate relationship between the visible and invisible worlds that shape Osage identity. Part of the respected Civilization of the American Indian Series, the book offers a carefully edited and contextualized presentation of La Flesches research, making it accessible to both academic readers and those interested in Indigenous history, anthropology, and traditional lifeways. Rich in cultural detail and supported by authoritative scholarship, it stands as an essential resource for understanding Osage ceremonial structure, worldview, and oral tradition. An important title for collectors, researchers, and libraries specializing in Native American studies, ethnography, anthropology, and Great Plains tribal history. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1786834410633
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Vendeur : Baggins Book Bazaar Ltd, Rochester, KENT, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Good. Etat de la jaquette : Good. xii-xiv, 323pp; illustrated; light edgewear; previous owner's name address label inside; title faded at spine. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. N° de réf. du vendeur 057041
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Vendeur : Antiquariat Ehbrecht - Preis inkl. MwSt., Ilsede, Allemagne
Etat : Gut. 8°, XIV, 323 Seiten mit einigen Abbildungen, OPbd. mit farbig illustr. Originalöumschlag - guter Zustand - 1995. b92246 ISBN: 0806127430 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 700. N° de réf. du vendeur 245197
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