Author: John Peastitute
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365201007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book is a collection of short stories in Naskapi that features both kinds of traditional Algonquian storytelling genres, tipâchimûna (stories) and âtiyûhkinich (legends). It features some eyewitness accounts of remarkable events on the land, as well as traditional Naskapi legends like "The Giant Eagle". This is the fourth book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896-1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was a well respected as a story-keeper and storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna and âtiyûhkinich was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. "The Giant Eagle" collection also contains two other legends, "The Dancing Ants" and "Umayichis" which have also been previously published by NDC as children's books.
The Giant Eagle and other stories
Author: John Peastitute
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365201007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book is a collection of short stories in Naskapi that features both kinds of traditional Algonquian storytelling genres, tipâchimûna (stories) and âtiyûhkinich (legends). It features some eyewitness accounts of remarkable events on the land, as well as traditional Naskapi legends like "The Giant Eagle". This is the fourth book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896-1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was a well respected as a story-keeper and storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna and âtiyûhkinich was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. "The Giant Eagle" collection also contains two other legends, "The Dancing Ants" and "Umayichis" which have also been previously published by NDC as children's books.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365201007
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book is a collection of short stories in Naskapi that features both kinds of traditional Algonquian storytelling genres, tipâchimûna (stories) and âtiyûhkinich (legends). It features some eyewitness accounts of remarkable events on the land, as well as traditional Naskapi legends like "The Giant Eagle". This is the fourth book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896-1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was a well respected as a story-keeper and storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna and âtiyûhkinich was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. "The Giant Eagle" collection also contains two other legends, "The Dancing Ants" and "Umayichis" which have also been previously published by NDC as children's books.
A Whale Hunt and other stories
Author: John Peastitute
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359868924
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book is a collection of short stories in Naskapi that features the ""historical account"" traditional Algonquian storytelling genre, tip0/00chimzna (stories). The book features some eyewitness accounts of tragic and exciting events on the land and sea, as well as first-person accounts of the storyteller's own adventures and skill as a hunter and provider. This is the sixth book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896-1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was a well respected as a story-keeper and storyteller. His repertoire of both tip0/00chimzna and 0/00tiyzhkinich was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. The ""Whale Hunt"" collection is second book in this series of true historical accounts of Naskapi life told by a Naskapi speaker.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359868924
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 179
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book is a collection of short stories in Naskapi that features the ""historical account"" traditional Algonquian storytelling genre, tip0/00chimzna (stories). The book features some eyewitness accounts of tragic and exciting events on the land and sea, as well as first-person accounts of the storyteller's own adventures and skill as a hunter and provider. This is the sixth book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896-1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was a well respected as a story-keeper and storyteller. His repertoire of both tip0/00chimzna and 0/00tiyzhkinich was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. The ""Whale Hunt"" collection is second book in this series of true historical accounts of Naskapi life told by a Naskapi speaker.
Caught in a Blizzard and other stories
Author: John Peastitute
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387066889
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book is a collection of short stories in Naskapi that features the "historical account" traditional Algonquian storytelling genre, tipâchimûna (stories). It features some eyewitness accounts of tragic and exciting events on the land, as well as a first-person account of the storyteller's own adventures and skill as a hunter and provider. This is the fifth book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896-1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was a well respected as a story-keeper and storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna and âtiyûhkinich was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. The "Caught in a Blizzard" collection is the beginning of a series of true historical accounts of Naskapi life by a Naskapi speaker.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1387066889
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 182
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book is a collection of short stories in Naskapi that features the "historical account" traditional Algonquian storytelling genre, tipâchimûna (stories). It features some eyewitness accounts of tragic and exciting events on the land, as well as a first-person account of the storyteller's own adventures and skill as a hunter and provider. This is the fifth book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896-1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was a well respected as a story-keeper and storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna and âtiyûhkinich was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. The "Caught in a Blizzard" collection is the beginning of a series of true historical accounts of Naskapi life by a Naskapi speaker.
Jonathan and the Giant Eagle
Author: Danny Christopher
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781777081751
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Jonathan's parents have decided to let Jonathan choose a pet. They are not prepared for his choice--a giant eagle. (Is that even legal?) Jonathan recounts his new experiences with this unique and astonishing pet. A mythical giant eagle doesn't fit easily into everyday life, but there are some advantages to having such a creature by your side. Ultimately, Jonathan comes to the difficult decision that his new friend must be set free. With rhyming text and a humorous and lighthearted tone, this book is meant to be read aloud.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781777081751
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Jonathan's parents have decided to let Jonathan choose a pet. They are not prepared for his choice--a giant eagle. (Is that even legal?) Jonathan recounts his new experiences with this unique and astonishing pet. A mythical giant eagle doesn't fit easily into everyday life, but there are some advantages to having such a creature by your side. Ultimately, Jonathan comes to the difficult decision that his new friend must be set free. With rhyming text and a humorous and lighthearted tone, this book is meant to be read aloud.
The Kincaid's Book of Wizards, Giants, Trolls, and Magic
Author:
Publisher: Derrydale
ISBN: 9780517392072
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Fourteen stories including "Nils in the Forest, " "The Magic Book, " and "Pixie Visitors."
Publisher: Derrydale
ISBN: 9780517392072
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Fourteen stories including "Nils in the Forest, " "The Magic Book, " and "Pixie Visitors."
Achan: Naskapi Giant Stories
Author: John Peastitute
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312780371
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book of the Achan story cycle is the third book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896-1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was not only well respected as a story-keeper, but also as a storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna (stories) and âtiyûhkinich (legends) was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. The Achan stories stories describe a fearsome monster, a cannibal-giant. The accounts in this book are a collection of stories of encounters and interactions with these creatures. The first five are "tipâchimûna", stories that are reported accounts that the narrator heard and re-tells for his audience. The last story in this book is an "âtiyûhkin", a traditional legend or myth, the tale of Achan and The Two Bear Cubs.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1312780371
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book of the Achan story cycle is the third book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896-1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was not only well respected as a story-keeper, but also as a storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna (stories) and âtiyûhkinich (legends) was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. The Achan stories stories describe a fearsome monster, a cannibal-giant. The accounts in this book are a collection of stories of encounters and interactions with these creatures. The first five are "tipâchimûna", stories that are reported accounts that the narrator heard and re-tells for his audience. The last story in this book is an "âtiyûhkin", a traditional legend or myth, the tale of Achan and The Two Bear Cubs.
Kuihkwahchaw: Naskapi Wolverine Stories
Author: John Peastitute
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 130072658X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book of Wolverine "trickster" legends is the first collection in a series presented for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896 - 1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was not only well respected as a story-keeper, but also as a storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna (stories) and âtiyûhkinich (legends) was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 130072658X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Library-quality hardcover book with dust-jacket. This book of Wolverine "trickster" legends is the first collection in a series presented for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896 - 1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was not only well respected as a story-keeper, but also as a storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna (stories) and âtiyûhkinich (legends) was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy.
The Lonely Giant
Author: Sophie Ambrose
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076368225X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
A little yellow bird eases a giant's loneliness and inspires him to mend his destructive ways.
Publisher: Candlewick Press
ISBN: 076368225X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 33
Book Description
A little yellow bird eases a giant's loneliness and inspires him to mend his destructive ways.
Chahkapas: A Naskapi Legend (hc)
Author: John Peastitute
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 136532303X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Casewrap hardcover book. This book of the Chahkapas hero legend cycle is the second book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896 - 1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was not only well respected as a story-keeper, but also as a storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna (stories) and âtiyûhkinich (legends) was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. The Chahkapas stories tell of the small but mighty hero who snares the sun, is swallowed by a fish, rescues his sister, and avenges the death of his parents by the monster Kachituskw.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 136532303X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
Casewrap hardcover book. This book of the Chahkapas hero legend cycle is the second book in a series prepared for reading in Naskapi and in English by the Naskapi Development Corporation. John Peastitute (1896 - 1981) was a Naskapi Elder who was not only well respected as a story-keeper, but also as a storyteller. His repertoire of both tipâchimûna (stories) and âtiyûhkinich (legends) was extensive, and his performances engaging. The tape recordings of his stories that have survived to be preserved, processed and studied are a precious legacy. The Chahkapas stories tell of the small but mighty hero who snares the sun, is swallowed by a fish, rescues his sister, and avenges the death of his parents by the monster Kachituskw.
Kachimayichasuw: The Sneaks who Stole the Sugar
Author: John Peastitute
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359009808
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This is a story about Kachimayichasuw, beings in the Naskapi world view that may remind one of the many stories of gnomes, fairies or leprechauns found in European cultural traditions. Or, possibly the word refers to someone completely different. The story in this book is a tip�chim�n, or a retelling of an eyewitness account about those sneaking mischief-makers who are said to throw rocks at tents and steal supplies, and are invisible to everyone except the k�kus�p�ht�hk, the 'one who performs the shaking tent ceremony'.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 0359009808
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This is a story about Kachimayichasuw, beings in the Naskapi world view that may remind one of the many stories of gnomes, fairies or leprechauns found in European cultural traditions. Or, possibly the word refers to someone completely different. The story in this book is a tip�chim�n, or a retelling of an eyewitness account about those sneaking mischief-makers who are said to throw rocks at tents and steal supplies, and are invisible to everyone except the k�kus�p�ht�hk, the 'one who performs the shaking tent ceremony'.