INDIAN LIFE AND INDIAN LORE
INDIAN DAYSOF THELONG AGO | IN THE LANDOF THEHEAD-HUNTERS |
TWO BOOKS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BY | |
| Edward S. Curtis | |
| Author of "The North American Indian" | |
In Indian Days of The Long Ago theauthor gives an intimate view ofIndian life in the olden days, revealsthe great diversity of language, dress,and habits among them, and showshow every important act of their liveswas influenced by spiritual beliefs andpractices. The book tells the story of Kukúsim,an Indian lad who is eagerly awaitingthe time when he shall be a warrior.It is full of mythical lore and thrillingadventures, culminating in the mountainvigil, when Kukúsim hears thespirit voices which mark the passing ofhis childhood. Illustrated with photographsby the author and drawings byF. N. Wilson. | Theodore Roosevelt oncesaid that Mr. Curtis has caughtglimpses, such as few white men evercatch, into the strange spiritual andmental life of the Indians. In In theLand of the Head-Hunters these glimpsesare shared with his readers. The story centers about Motana, theson of the great War Chief. The mountainvigil, the wooing and winning ofNaida, the raid of Yaklus and his warriors,the rescue of the captured Naida,and the final victory, celebrated byceremonial dances, are all described.The action is rapid and the story istold in the direct, simple style of thetrue epic. Illustrated with thirty full-pagephotographs by the author. |
Price $1.60 each.
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