The Herbal Medicine and Practices of the Delaware Tribe of Native Americans - With an Essay on the Ghost Dance of the Kiowa Tribe by an Eyewitness
| AUTHOR | Anon |
| PUBLISHER | Courthope Press (04/09/2012) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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Native Americans are famous for their traditional medicine and herbalist practices, passed down from generation to generation over the ages. This volume explores the beliefs and practices of Delaware tribe of Native Americans, analysing the different herbs that they commonly use and their known effects. Also included are essays on their ceremonial dances and other related beliefs and customs. Contents include: "Delaware Medical Beliefs and Practices", "Creative Practices and Herbal Remedies", "Witchcraft", "Use of Medicinal Plants among the Canadian Delaware", "Plants and Plant Uses of the Oklahoma Delaware", and "Indian Dances, Medicine Men, and Prophets". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on herbalism.
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ISBN-13:
9781447452072
ISBN-10:
1447452070
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
98
Carton Quantity:
72
Product Dimensions:
5.50 x 0.23 x 8.50 inches
Weight:
0.29 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
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BISAC Categories
Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications
Health & Fitness | Folklore & Mythology
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Native Americans are famous for their traditional medicine and herbalist practices, passed down from generation to generation over the ages. This volume explores the beliefs and practices of Delaware tribe of Native Americans, analysing the different herbs that they commonly use and their known effects. Also included are essays on their ceremonial dances and other related beliefs and customs. Contents include: "Delaware Medical Beliefs and Practices", "Creative Practices and Herbal Remedies", "Witchcraft", "Use of Medicinal Plants among the Canadian Delaware", "Plants and Plant Uses of the Oklahoma Delaware", and "Indian Dances, Medicine Men, and Prophets". Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on herbalism.
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