Uses Of Plants By The Indians Of The Missouri River Region; Designs On Prehistoric Hopi Pottery; The Hawaiian Romance Of Laieikawai (1919) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169827103)

""Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region"" is a comprehensive study of the various ways in which Native American tribes in the Missouri River region utilized plants for medicinal, culinary, and spiritual purposes. The book provides detailed descriptions of over 200 different plant species and their uses, as well as information on the cultural significance of these plants to the tribes who relied on them.""Designs on Prehistoric Hopi Pottery"" is a detailed exploration of the intricate designs and patterns found on prehistoric Hopi pottery. The book examines the symbolism and meaning behind these designs, as well as the techniques used to create them. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into the daily lives and artistic traditions of the Hopi people.""The Hawaiian Romance of Laieikawai"" is a classic work of Hawaiian literature, originally published in 1919. The book tells the story of Laieikawai, a beautiful and mysterious princess who is sought after by many suitors. The tale is filled with magical elements and explores themes of love, power, and destiny. Melvin Gilmore's translation of the story is considered one of the most accurate and faithful renditions of the original Hawaiian text.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: Melvin Gilmore, Jesse W. Fewkes, Martha W. Beckwith
ISBN-10: 1169827101
ISBN-13: 9781169827103
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 802
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 4.68lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 1.69d