Land of Nakoda: The Story of the Assiniboine Indians (Western History Classics)

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Summary: A very strongly recommended addition
Review: Land Of Nakoda: The Story Of The Assiniboine Indians is a compilation by James L. Long (a.k.a. First Boy) of Native American folklore stories in the Assiniboine tribal traditions. Enhanced with the drawings of William Standing (a.k.a. Fire Bear), The anthology had its origins as a Federal Writer's Project and is part of the Montana Historical Society and Riverbend Publishing's "Western History Classics" series. The stores are divided into seven sections: Tribal Legends; Tribal Life; Lodges, Food and Games; Hunting; Ceremonies and Societies; Medicine Men and Spirits; and Coming of the White Men. A very strongly recommended addition to personal, academic, and community library Native American Studies reading lists and reference collections, Land Of Nakoda also features five appendices: The Author; The Illustrator; The Old Ones Who Told the Stories; Assiniboine Bands; Pronunciation Key; Pronunciation Guide for Months and Seasons; and a Reading List for further study.