The Sky-Sifter: The Great Chieftainess And Medicine Woman Of The Mohawks (1892) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163945674)

The Sky-Sifter: The Great Chieftainess and Medicine Woman of the Mohawks (1892) is a historical non-fiction book written by William P. Bennett. The book tells the story of Kateri Tekakwitha, a Mohawk woman who lived in the 17th century and was known as the ""Sky-Sifter"" due to her spiritual gifts and ability to communicate with the divine. Kateri Tekakwitha was also a great chieftainess and medicine woman, who played a significant role in the lives of her people. The book explores her life, her beliefs, and her contributions to Mohawk society, as well as the impact of European colonization on her community. With detailed research and vivid descriptions, The Sky-Sifter offers a fascinating insight into the life of a remarkable woman and the world she lived in.Remarkable Adventures And Experiences Of Her White, Foster Son As Related By Himself.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William P. Bennett
ISBN-10: 1163945676
ISBN-13: 9781163945674
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 306
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.64d