Customer Reviews:
Felipe Molina Describes His Own Culture.......2003-07-15
Misconceptions about the Yaqui (Yoeme) people are widespread because the New Age movement has turned them into gurus. Carlos Castañeda has surely put this tribe on the map, but not in a way the Yaquis might have liked to see it. The one book which has been written from a Yaqui point of view (`Yaqui Deer Songs' by Felipe S. Molina) offers us a glimpse into a world which is, in many ways, very different from ours. You can read about the sacred deer and its meaning to the Yaquis, but I guess you have to be a Yaqui to grasp its full meaning. I would recommend this book to anyone who is truly interested in the world view of the Yaqui people.
exquisite poetry in Yaqui and English.......1999-11-19
The lyrics of the Yaqui Deer Songs are magical, moving poetry both in English translations and in the liquid sounds of the Yaqui originals. This book gives a sense of the true flavor of Yaqui culture and spirituality.
Customer Reviews:
Good info - poor organization.......1997-04-07
This book contains the most up-to-date information and is highly accurate. It does, however, suffer from a poorly organized format. Some authors cover the same information, while other important topics fall between the cracks. I would have liked to see the same organizational structure used for all 3 "types" of deer
Average customer rating:
- Concept is correct
- The worst book EVER...
- Yes! A life-afirming wonderous book!
- Remarkable first book from promising author!
- People Of The Deer
|
People of the Deer (Death of a People)
Farley Mowat
Manufacturer: Carroll & Graf
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
 General
| Biographies & Memoirs
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Historical
| Biographies & Memoirs
| Subjects
| Books
Canadian
| Historical
| Biographies & Memoirs
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Specific Groups
| Biographies & Memoirs
| Subjects
| Books
Native People (Canada)
| Ethnic & National
| Biographies & Memoirs
| Subjects
| Books
Memoirs
| Biographies & Memoirs
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Native American
| Americas
| History
| Subjects
| Books
First Nations
| Canada
| Americas
| History
| Subjects
| Books
Polar Regions
| Australia & Oceania
| History
| Subjects
| Books
General
| World
| History
| Subjects
| Books
Cultural
| Anthropology
| Social Sciences
| Nonfiction
| Subjects
| Books
Polar Regions
| Winter Sports
| Sports
| Subjects
| Books
Essays & Travelogues
| Reference & Tips
| Travel
| Subjects
| Books
Antarctica
| Polar Regions
| Travel
| Subjects
| Books
Arctic
| Polar Regions
| Travel
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Canada
| Travel
| Subjects
| Books
General
| Travel
| Subjects
| Books
Similar Items:
-
The Snow Walker
-
Never Cry Wolf : Amazing True Story of Life Among Arctic Wolves
-
Lost in the Barrens
-
The Dog Who Wouldn't Be
-
No Man's River
ASIN: 0786714786 |
Book Description
In 1886, the Ihalmiut people of northern Canada numbered seven thousand; by 1946, when Farley Mowat began his two-year stay in the Arctic, the population had fallen to just forty. With them, he observed for the first time the phenomenon that would inspire him for the rest of his life: the millennia-old migration of the Arctic’s caribou herds. He also endured bleak, interminable winters, suffered agonizing shortages of food, and witnessed the continual, devastating intrusions of outsiders bent on exploitation. Here, in this classic and first book to demonstrate the mammoth literary talent that would produce some of the most memorable books of the next half-century, best-selling author Farley Mowat chronicles his harrowing experiences. People of the Deer is the lyrical ethnography of a beautiful and endangered society. It is a mournful reproach to those who would manipulate and destroy indigenous cultures throughout the world. Most of all, it is a tribute to the last People of the Deer, the diminished Ihalmiuts, whose calamitous encounter with our civilization resulted in their unnecessary demise.
Customer Reviews:
Concept is correct.......2005-08-20
The concept is correct anyway. These people were led to their demise by three factors: the church, commercialization (HBC), and the Canadian government. Mowat claims he spent two years living among these people. This is doubted by some. I've traveled in some of the areas that this book takes place. Not everyone has great things to say about this author. One person I talked to called him a historical novelist. He has other nicknames.
But while it is questionable that all the events described in this book and its' successor (The Desperate People) actually took place, at least he got the main theme correct.
The worst book EVER..........2004-06-07
What ever you do, do not waste your precious life reading this book...
Yes! A life-afirming wonderous book!.......2001-08-04
This book is magic. You will never think about a small band of Indians as statistics again. This book does volumes to make people of our society really feel what goes on in traditional societies. To feel jealous of their solidarity. To feel unloved by our own. It's great! READ IT.
Remarkable first book from promising author!.......2000-04-04
First published in 1947 and available in a wide variety of editions since then, Farley Mowat's first and most distant book is still remarkably readable in the world of the 21st century. It concerns one of the stranger human sagas of the last century, that of the discovery and destruction of a remote Inuit society, the Ihalmiut, in Canada's north. The setting of the book is far enough away in time for us to marvel at how little things have changed since. The contemptuous attitude of European man for the aborigine seems hardly to have altered over the years. We are still hard put to understand the needs of the first peoples and how to answer them.
Farley Mowat has combined a fine sensitivity for the natural environment with a sharp eye for the details of man's place within it. It must be exceedingly rare in the history of anthropology that such an inexperienced investigator has taken such pains to get to the source of his information. Mowat lived among the Ihalmiut for over a year to write the book. During that time he witnessed the rapid deterioration of the small group which remained, and tried to examine the causes of their decline. With very deft prose for such a young writer, he points out the difference between the intentions and the actions of the European discoverers of The People (as they refer to themselves) and the consequences of such disparity. The Ihalmiut were exploited in much the same way as any other tribal band found wandering by the early explorers. However, as Mowat points out, this was an exceptional group which had survived the extreme rigours of a barren land (known to us simply as The Barrens) for so many generations, only to be felled by contact with the very race which might have provided them with so much assistance.
The Ihalmiut are long gone from their homeland but their story serves to remind us of our often difficult relationship with the land and the people on it. Perhaps, as a race of city-dwellers, we need to consider our place in the natural environment more than ever. Mowat's work is a just accounting of where we stand in relationship to nature. Nor does he suggest that we should all go and live in the tundra. Yet People of the Deer is a source of considerable inspiration for those now ready to reflect on the unbalancing effect of contemporary values.
People Of The Deer.......2000-02-03
A truly insightful story of the inland eskimo people of the Canadian Arctic. It details not only their day to day survival in a harsh land, but also tells of their myths, legends, and history. It also tells of the whiteman's interference with their culture and how that affect may ultimately lead to their extinction. The book sincerely takes the reader into the lives of the People of the Deer.
Book Description
From earliest times, the Yaqui people have had to overcome many oppressive and exploitative conditions to continue their own laws and customs in their own homeland in harmony and freedom. Many of their tribal stories reflect this struggle in this collection of Yaqui legends and myths.
Customer Reviews:
An excellent introduction to the Yaqui culture.......2006-09-12
The Yaqui are a Native American group whose original homeland was on both sides of the Gulf of California in what is now Mexico. The wars that they fought against encroachment and extermination were largely against the Mexican government. As was the case nearly everywhere else, they were overwhelmed and were scattered throughout northwest Mexico and the southwestern United States. Despite their hardships, they have managed to preserve much of their traditions and culture and some of it is explained in this book.
They have many legends of the origin of their environment and the animals that inhabit it. Those legends involve the origin of the first deer, the first corn, why the moon waxes and wanes, how humans acquired fire and are recounted here. The history of the Yaqui people before the arrival of the Spaniards and how they reacted is briefly retold. Christianity was not rejected, in fact the Yaqui generally embraced it, and a large part of the book gives detailed descriptions of the Yaqui Easter ceremony. A combination of traditional Yaqui beliefs and Christian worship, it is a demonstration of how cultures can simultaneously coexist in the same ceremonies.
The Yaqui are a tribal group of Native Americans who faced the same extermination and absorption pressures that the others did. It is a common myth that only the Europeans engaged in policies designed to eradicate other cultures. This book explains that other groups in power in the Western Hemisphere engaged in similar policies. If you have any interest in the ancient and rich culture of the Yaqui, then this is a book you should read.
Book Description
The standard reference on all North American deer species-behavior, habitat, distribution, and more-with over three hundred photographs.
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding Reference Work.......2004-11-05
There is nothing you want or need to know about deer that is not covered in this book. Rue has every detail about every variety of deer found in North America. He combines solid biological research with his own personal observations to provide an interesting, informative and entertaining work. This book belongs in the library of any serious hunter.
This is "the" book on deer for hunters, ranchers, and more!.......1999-09-10
What a thrill to see this book back in print. It's first edition was one of the Outdoor Life series and has given us the tools to understand one of North America's most majestic creatures. The life cycle, aging, growth patterns, habitat and environmental needs of the whitetail are explained in detail with the writer's storyteller style mixed in. This book can be understood and enjoyed by young and old, hunters and ranchers, nature lovers and anyone interested in learning more about one of the most unique animals on earth.
Book Description
Compiled with artistic attention to detail and texture, this book offers photographs, sketches, and field notes useful to environmental artists who want to render deer with greater accuracy. All species of North American deer are profiled in a wide variety of seasons and settings, ranging from the Florida Keys to the Alaskan frontier. Artists who work in mediums such as woodcarving, scrollsawing, painting, woodburning, sketching, and illustrating will learn how to capture deer in motion and at rest.
Book Description
Wisdomkeepers takes you on an extraordinary spiritual journey into the lives, minds, and natural-world philosophy of Native American spiritual elders. The elders tell who they are, how they live, and what they believe. Magnificent portraits complement the soaring text. Among those profiled are Buffalo Jim, a Seminole who describes the Seminole story of creation as if the Everglades were Eden, talks of his people's individual passage into the after life, and reveals that every field of wild plants is, to him, a medicine garden. You'll also meet "Uncle" Frank Davis (Fancy Warrior), a Pawnee Elder who describes the "path to understanding" as a trail filled with scraps of paper, each one a piece of a puzzle. Also profiled is Mathew King, a Lakota who warns of punishments for those who would destroy the Earth Mother.
Readers share the innermost thoughts and feelings, dreams and visions, laughter, healing remedies, and prophecies of the Wisdomkeepers, whose humanity shines through every page.
Customer Reviews:
A MUST READ!.......2007-08-28
If you are interested in Native American history and culture, this book (like all of Arden's books) is a great place to provide insight. Wisdom is the key point in this work as well as his others. A fantastic piece and one that will grab your heart, mind, and soul.
Wisdomkeepers is a must read!!!!!!!!!!!.......2007-06-08
I have had the pleasure of knowing both Harvey Arden and Steve Wall for many years now. Their books have touched the heart of many people around the world. This book is one of their best ever! The photos and stories/histories of the Wisdomkeepers within awaken your senses in a profound way. Journey with these two former National Geographic icons and learn with them, through them, and find what you've been looking for - an understanding of what it is to be human, through the journey of these amazing purveyors of hope, wisdom and truth.
Wisdom.......2007-05-22
She:Kon (Sago)(Hello) To all who read this and hope you are all well. I personally know some of the Wisdom Keepers, Elders whose words are in this book and know them to be of good mind and person. I am Mohawk and Odawa and I come from upstate New York near some of the Reservations and I fully recommend this book for any person who needs to come back to the reality of the living world around them and bring them back to the basic relation between humankind and all the life that is on this earth and surrounds us in the cosmos.
Great Teachings...............2007-03-14
Very informative, Well done and a listening pleasure...Something you can listen to over again and pickup something new each time....
Into the world that so few get to experience........2001-09-06
The book is so well done, but the talking book is far better. You enter the jounery with them. You hear the wisdom of the spirtiually elders and long with the creaking of the doors and beatiful pow-wow/drumming in the background. You get a great opportunity to hear the calling of the eagle out of the sky at wounded knee that was prayered out of the sky by Frank Fools Crow. The best part that makes me laugh is when Steve Wall and Harvey Arden go and see one of the elders. Steve doesn't have a chance to go into his spell when the elder tells them I know why you are here you lost your orginial instructations. Also when they go and see charlie Knight and he asks them each time when Ya Leavein.
Book Description
This in-depth book concentrates on hunting deer with in-line rifles the black-powder gun that is revolutionizing muzzleloader deer hunting in much the same way the compound bow propelled bow-hunting into a pastime for the masses.
McMurchy has been shooting and hunting with modern in-line muzzleloaders since shortly after their invention in 1985. He reveals what hunters should look for when buying an in-line rifle, and then offers detailed insights on their use from the shooting range to the deer woods. Most muzzleloading books concentrate on everything from flintlocks to sidelocks to in-lines. McMurchy is the first to concentrate on what is widely acknowledged the deer hunters muzzleloader of choice: the in-line. In his book, McMurchy shares:
-Photos, diagrams and charts of key features to consider when buying an in-line.
-Practical, straight-shooting, hard-hitting loads for deer hunters.
-Shooting techniques that teach hunters their guns true long-range capabilities.
-A comprehensive look at the trends and politics that affect muzzleloading laws.
Customer Reviews:
Great book for anyone just getting into inline Muzzleloading.......2005-05-01
This is excellent book for both the beginner and experienced Muzzleloader. Photography is excellent. The bullet selection is a bit dated, but if you go to www.muzzloadingforum.com you can get the latest scoop. Excellent overview of inline ML.
Chapman Gleason Va
The Ultimate In-Depth Comparison of In-Line Muzzleloaders.......2002-12-13
When I first received this book I couldn't put it down. It is a complete, unbiased well laid-out analysis of modern inline muzzleloaders. I was particularly impressed with the ratings they provided on a variety of products. Extremely thorough, taking far more into consideration than just accuracy. I brought it over to our gun club so other blackpowder enthusiasts could enjoy it, and I literally have a list of people wanting to borrow this book. But I guarantee that you won't want to loan this beautiful hard cover book to anyone. This beautifully illustrated book is truely a piece of art suitable for the den or library.
Product Description
An illustrated guide to their lives, their world, their relations with man.
Books:
- You Belong in a Zoo!: Tales from a Lifetime Spent with Cobras, Crocs, and Other Extraordinary Creatures
- A Distant Prayer: Miracles of the 49th Combat Mission
- A Fearsome Day
- A Field Guide to the Pine Barrens of New Jersey : Its Flora Fauna Ecology and Historic Sites
- A Laboratory Textbook Of Anatomy And Physiology: CAT Version
- Acoustic Communication in Insects and Anurans
- America's Last Wild Horses: The Classic Study of the Mustangs--Their Pivotal Role in the History of the West, Their Return to the Wild, and the Ongoing Efforts to Preserve Them
- Amphibious and Aquatic Vertebrates and Advanced Invertebrates (The UFAW Handbook on the Care & Management of Laboratory Animals, Vol. 2)
- Animal Behavior: An Introduction to Behavioral Mechanisms, Development and Ecology
- Animal Law: Cases And Materials (Carolina Academic Press Law Casebook)
Books Index
Books Home
Recommended Books
- Design of Experiments for Process Improvement and Quality Assurance
- Apple Pro Training Series: Advanced Color Correction and Effects in Final Cut Pro 5
- Winter of the Ice Wizard
- Visitor's Guide to Bavaria
- Ace Combat
- Best Friends, Worst Enemies: Understanding the Social Lives of Children
- Animal Rights Crusade
- Maple Computer Guide for Advanced Engineering Mathematics
- Übungsbuch zur Produktions- und Kostentheorie
- Foreign Capital and Economic Development: Japan, India and Canada: Hegemony of International Busines
Deer Dancer: Yaqui Legends of Life
Renewing the World: Plains Indian Religion and Morality
The Autobiography of a Yaqui Poet
Yaqui Myths and Legends
Coming To Light: Contemporary Translations of the Native Literatures of North America
