Author: Carma Lee Smithson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
For almost seven hundred years, the Havasupai Indians, who call themselves People of the Blue Water, have lived in an area that includes the depths of the western Grand Canyon and the heights of the San Francisco Peaks. Here they inhabited the greatest altitude variation of any Indians in Southwestern America. Written in consultation with some of the last Havasupai shamans, this book details their religious beliefs, customs, and healing practices. A second section presents legends of the Havasupai origin, the first people, and tales of Coyote, Gila Monster, Bear, and others.
Havasupai Legends
Author: Carma Lee Smithson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
For almost seven hundred years, the Havasupai Indians, who call themselves People of the Blue Water, have lived in an area that includes the depths of the western Grand Canyon and the heights of the San Francisco Peaks. Here they inhabited the greatest altitude variation of any Indians in Southwestern America. Written in consultation with some of the last Havasupai shamans, this book details their religious beliefs, customs, and healing practices. A second section presents legends of the Havasupai origin, the first people, and tales of Coyote, Gila Monster, Bear, and others.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
For almost seven hundred years, the Havasupai Indians, who call themselves People of the Blue Water, have lived in an area that includes the depths of the western Grand Canyon and the heights of the San Francisco Peaks. Here they inhabited the greatest altitude variation of any Indians in Southwestern America. Written in consultation with some of the last Havasupai shamans, this book details their religious beliefs, customs, and healing practices. A second section presents legends of the Havasupai origin, the first people, and tales of Coyote, Gila Monster, Bear, and others.
The Story of the Grand Canyon's Establishment 100 Years Later
Author: Hannah Litwiller
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN: 1620234998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
It’s hard to imagine a time in which the Grand Canyon was not regarded as one of the most exquisite and awe-inspiring natural wonders of the United States. But it has only recently become the revered national landmark that we know it to be today. For much of U.S. history, it was over-looked at best, exploited at worst. In The Story of the Grand Canyon’s Establishment 100 Years Later, you’ll discover the adventurous and tumultuous road that eventually led to the Grand Canyon’s success as a national landmark, tourist attraction, and home to all sorts of flora and fauna. From its ties to Native American culture and Teddy Roosevelt’s campaign for preservation to the encroaching railroad tyrants and daring explorations into its mysterious, mystical ravines, the Grand Canyon’s history is filled with as many twists and turns as the gorges’ themselves. After exploring the canyon’s history, study the present preservation and environmental efforts that will hopefully ensure the canyon’s glory for years to come. The future is yet unknown, but the Grand Canyon has stood long before our time and will stand long after we are gone, steadfast and magnificent.
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN: 1620234998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
It’s hard to imagine a time in which the Grand Canyon was not regarded as one of the most exquisite and awe-inspiring natural wonders of the United States. But it has only recently become the revered national landmark that we know it to be today. For much of U.S. history, it was over-looked at best, exploited at worst. In The Story of the Grand Canyon’s Establishment 100 Years Later, you’ll discover the adventurous and tumultuous road that eventually led to the Grand Canyon’s success as a national landmark, tourist attraction, and home to all sorts of flora and fauna. From its ties to Native American culture and Teddy Roosevelt’s campaign for preservation to the encroaching railroad tyrants and daring explorations into its mysterious, mystical ravines, the Grand Canyon’s history is filled with as many twists and turns as the gorges’ themselves. After exploring the canyon’s history, study the present preservation and environmental efforts that will hopefully ensure the canyon’s glory for years to come. The future is yet unknown, but the Grand Canyon has stood long before our time and will stand long after we are gone, steadfast and magnificent.
The Sparrow
Author: Kristy McCaffrey
Publisher: K. McCaffrey LLC
ISBN: 0997665165
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description
Within Grand Canyon, raging rapids and ancient spirits sweep Texas Ranger Nathan Blackmore and Emma Hart into a wild adventure. “Readers will love the story…” ~ RT Book Reviews In 1877, Emma Hart comes to Grand Canyon—a wild, rugged, and, until recently, undiscovered area. Plagued by visions and gifted with a second sight, she searches for answers about the tragedy of her past, the betrayal of her present, and an elusive future that echoes through her very soul. Joined by her power animal Sparrow, she ventures into the depths of Hopi folklore, forced to confront an evil that has lived through the ages. Texas Ranger Nathan Blackmore tracks Emma Hart to the Colorado River, stunned by her determination to ride a wooden dory along its course. But in a place where the ripples of time run deep, he’ll be faced with a choice. He must accept the unseen realm, the world beside this world, that he turned away from years ago, or risk losing the woman he has come to love more than life itself. A sensuous historical western romance set in 1877 Arizona Territory. The Sparrow is an epic love story amid the magic and danger of the Grand Canyon of the Old West, along with strong paranormal elements as the heroine undergoes a shamanic awakening. Don’t miss this western with a different flavor that has a happily-ever-after romance and medium spice. 2012 Winter Rose WINNER ~ Excellence in Romantic Fiction, Historical Division “Ancient Hopi and Havasupai legends have a new voice in McCaffrey. Her inspired writing made her main character’s mystical journey into another realm entirely believable and kept the pages turning long into the night.” ~ Melanie Tighe, City Sun Times (Arizona) “The author has really done her homework as far as the scenes with rafting, the clothing of the period, and the descriptions of the Grand Canyon.” ~ John Tucker, author of The Little Girl You Kissed Goodnight “…a thoroughly enjoyable read…” ~ David Andrews, author of Coasting and The Sapphire Sea While the series has interconnecting characters, each novel can be read as a standalone Book One: The Wren Book Two: The Dove Book Three: The Sparrow Book Four: The Blackbird Book Five: The Bluebird Book Six: The Songbird (Novella) Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story) Book Eight: The Starling Book Nine: The Canary Book Ten: The Nighthawk Book Eleven: The Swan (Coming Soon)
Publisher: K. McCaffrey LLC
ISBN: 0997665165
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 878
Book Description
Within Grand Canyon, raging rapids and ancient spirits sweep Texas Ranger Nathan Blackmore and Emma Hart into a wild adventure. “Readers will love the story…” ~ RT Book Reviews In 1877, Emma Hart comes to Grand Canyon—a wild, rugged, and, until recently, undiscovered area. Plagued by visions and gifted with a second sight, she searches for answers about the tragedy of her past, the betrayal of her present, and an elusive future that echoes through her very soul. Joined by her power animal Sparrow, she ventures into the depths of Hopi folklore, forced to confront an evil that has lived through the ages. Texas Ranger Nathan Blackmore tracks Emma Hart to the Colorado River, stunned by her determination to ride a wooden dory along its course. But in a place where the ripples of time run deep, he’ll be faced with a choice. He must accept the unseen realm, the world beside this world, that he turned away from years ago, or risk losing the woman he has come to love more than life itself. A sensuous historical western romance set in 1877 Arizona Territory. The Sparrow is an epic love story amid the magic and danger of the Grand Canyon of the Old West, along with strong paranormal elements as the heroine undergoes a shamanic awakening. Don’t miss this western with a different flavor that has a happily-ever-after romance and medium spice. 2012 Winter Rose WINNER ~ Excellence in Romantic Fiction, Historical Division “Ancient Hopi and Havasupai legends have a new voice in McCaffrey. Her inspired writing made her main character’s mystical journey into another realm entirely believable and kept the pages turning long into the night.” ~ Melanie Tighe, City Sun Times (Arizona) “The author has really done her homework as far as the scenes with rafting, the clothing of the period, and the descriptions of the Grand Canyon.” ~ John Tucker, author of The Little Girl You Kissed Goodnight “…a thoroughly enjoyable read…” ~ David Andrews, author of Coasting and The Sapphire Sea While the series has interconnecting characters, each novel can be read as a standalone Book One: The Wren Book Two: The Dove Book Three: The Sparrow Book Four: The Blackbird Book Five: The Bluebird Book Six: The Songbird (Novella) Book Seven: Echo of the Plains (Short Story) Book Eight: The Starling Book Nine: The Canary Book Ten: The Nighthawk Book Eleven: The Swan (Coming Soon)
Events That Changed the Course of History: The Story of the Grand Canyon's Establishment 100 Years Later
Author: Hannah Litwiller
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN: 1620235013
Category : Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The Grand Canyon is one of America’s loveliest landmarks. That’s a pretty noncontroversial statement, right? Wrong — at least if you lived 100 years ago. Teddy Roosevelt, the Wild West-loving wanted the Grand Canyon to be a national park — an untarnished natural beauty that every American could have the chance to admire. Yet a lot of people just didn’t think the Grand Canyon was that charming. The isolation and barrenness appalled some early visitors. What was pretty about the jagged cliffs and bare rock with their garish colors and terrifying abysses? It wasn’t just aesthetics that made the Grand Canyon’s path to becoming a national park rocky. Minors wanted to keep searching for potential fortunes in the nooks and crannies of the canyon. A handful of independent-minded settlers, who had made makeshift houses near the rim to enjoy the peace and solitude, weren’t excited about the prospect of tourists. Railroads had already built their own hotels and didn’t want the National Park Service to benefit from an influx of visitors. But somehow these hurdles were overcome, because the Grand Canyon became a national park on February 26, 1919.
Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company
ISBN: 1620235013
Category : Grand Canyon (Ariz.)
Languages : en
Pages : 165
Book Description
The Grand Canyon is one of America’s loveliest landmarks. That’s a pretty noncontroversial statement, right? Wrong — at least if you lived 100 years ago. Teddy Roosevelt, the Wild West-loving wanted the Grand Canyon to be a national park — an untarnished natural beauty that every American could have the chance to admire. Yet a lot of people just didn’t think the Grand Canyon was that charming. The isolation and barrenness appalled some early visitors. What was pretty about the jagged cliffs and bare rock with their garish colors and terrifying abysses? It wasn’t just aesthetics that made the Grand Canyon’s path to becoming a national park rocky. Minors wanted to keep searching for potential fortunes in the nooks and crannies of the canyon. A handful of independent-minded settlers, who had made makeshift houses near the rim to enjoy the peace and solitude, weren’t excited about the prospect of tourists. Railroads had already built their own hotels and didn’t want the National Park Service to benefit from an influx of visitors. But somehow these hurdles were overcome, because the Grand Canyon became a national park on February 26, 1919.
Rogue
Author: Andrea Domanski
Publisher: Andrea Domanski
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
The Omega Group has one purpose: to protect mankind from preternatural and supernatural threats. After all, it takes one to know one, right? Being sent home to investigate a rash of unusual events at the Grand Canyon is a mission Carter Mockta would really like to avoid. He’s worked long and hard to forget his past and the reasons why he first joined the Omega Group. Unfortunately, missing people, tourists losing time, and unexplained auras are problems that can’t be ignored. Thrust into the middle of a tribal war that began over a thousand years ago when a God granted a single wish, Carter and his team must put an end to the vicious feud and scramble to survive as the ancient past, troubled present, and not-so-distant future collide. The Grand Canyon holds many secrets, but one of them is far more sinister than anyone knows.
Publisher: Andrea Domanski
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 230
Book Description
The Omega Group has one purpose: to protect mankind from preternatural and supernatural threats. After all, it takes one to know one, right? Being sent home to investigate a rash of unusual events at the Grand Canyon is a mission Carter Mockta would really like to avoid. He’s worked long and hard to forget his past and the reasons why he first joined the Omega Group. Unfortunately, missing people, tourists losing time, and unexplained auras are problems that can’t be ignored. Thrust into the middle of a tribal war that began over a thousand years ago when a God granted a single wish, Carter and his team must put an end to the vicious feud and scramble to survive as the ancient past, troubled present, and not-so-distant future collide. The Grand Canyon holds many secrets, but one of them is far more sinister than anyone knows.
Crimes against Nature
Author: Karl Jacoby
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520957938
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Crimes against Nature reveals the hidden history behind three of the nation's first parklands: the Adirondacks, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon. Focusing on conservation's impact on local inhabitants, Karl Jacoby traces the effect of criminalizing such traditional practices as hunting, fishing, foraging, and timber cutting in the newly created parks. Jacoby reassesses the nature of these "crimes" and provides a rich portrait of rural people and their relationship with the natural world in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Publisher: Univ of California Press
ISBN: 0520957938
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
Crimes against Nature reveals the hidden history behind three of the nation's first parklands: the Adirondacks, Yellowstone, and the Grand Canyon. Focusing on conservation's impact on local inhabitants, Karl Jacoby traces the effect of criminalizing such traditional practices as hunting, fishing, foraging, and timber cutting in the newly created parks. Jacoby reassesses the nature of these "crimes" and provides a rich portrait of rural people and their relationship with the natural world in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Southwest
Author: Trudy Griffin-Pierce
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231127901
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
"A terrific guide for the novice that offers a wealth of valuable information. This book is academic, yet written in an approachable style. Maureen T. Schwarz, author of Blood and Voice: The Life Courses of Navajo Women Ceremonial Practitioners The Columbia Guide to American Indians History and Culture Also Includte: The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Lorella Fowler The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Southeast Theda Perdue and Michael D. Green A major work on the history and culture of Southwest Indians, The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Southwest tells a remarkable story of cultural continuity in the face of migration, displacement, violence, and loss. The Native peoples of the American Southwest are a unique group, for while the arrival of Europeans forced many Native Americans to leave their land behind, those who lived in the Southwest held their ground. Many still reside in their ancestral homes, and their oral histories, social practices, and material artifacts provide revelatory insight into the history of the region and the country as a whole. Trudy Griffin-Pierce incorporates her lifelong passion for the people of the Southwest, especially the Navajo, into an absorbing narrative of pre-and postcontact Native experiences. She finds that, even though the policies of the U.S. government were meant to promote assimilation. Native peoples formed their own response to outside pressures, choosing to adapt rather than submit to external change. Griflin-Pierce provides a chronology of instances that have shaped present-day conditions in the region, as well as an extensive glossary of significant people, places, and events. Setting a precedent for ethical scholarship, she describes different methods for researching the Southwest and cites sources for further archaeological and comparative study. Completing the volume is a selection of key primary documents, literary works, films, Internet resources, and contact information for each Native community, enabling a more thorough investigation into specific tribes and nations.
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231127901
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
"A terrific guide for the novice that offers a wealth of valuable information. This book is academic, yet written in an approachable style. Maureen T. Schwarz, author of Blood and Voice: The Life Courses of Navajo Women Ceremonial Practitioners The Columbia Guide to American Indians History and Culture Also Includte: The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Lorella Fowler The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Southeast Theda Perdue and Michael D. Green A major work on the history and culture of Southwest Indians, The Columbia Guide to American Indians of the Southwest tells a remarkable story of cultural continuity in the face of migration, displacement, violence, and loss. The Native peoples of the American Southwest are a unique group, for while the arrival of Europeans forced many Native Americans to leave their land behind, those who lived in the Southwest held their ground. Many still reside in their ancestral homes, and their oral histories, social practices, and material artifacts provide revelatory insight into the history of the region and the country as a whole. Trudy Griffin-Pierce incorporates her lifelong passion for the people of the Southwest, especially the Navajo, into an absorbing narrative of pre-and postcontact Native experiences. She finds that, even though the policies of the U.S. government were meant to promote assimilation. Native peoples formed their own response to outside pressures, choosing to adapt rather than submit to external change. Griflin-Pierce provides a chronology of instances that have shaped present-day conditions in the region, as well as an extensive glossary of significant people, places, and events. Setting a precedent for ethical scholarship, she describes different methods for researching the Southwest and cites sources for further archaeological and comparative study. Completing the volume is a selection of key primary documents, literary works, films, Internet resources, and contact information for each Native community, enabling a more thorough investigation into specific tribes and nations.
A Wings of the West Collection (Steamy Historical Western Romances)
Author: Kristy McCaffrey
Publisher: K. McCaffrey LLC
ISBN: 1733142096
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1177
Book Description
Honorable men and courageous women. Experience the grit, the hope, and the romance of the Old West. Don’t miss the first 4 books of the Wings of the West series, together for the first time in one collection. “Ms. McCaffrey writes from the heart…” ~ The Romance Studio THE WREN – Captured by Comanche as a child, Molly Hart was assumed dead. Ten years later, Texas Ranger Matt Ryan finds a woman with the same blue eyes. THE DOVE – Reunited with Logan Ryan on the steps of the White Dove Saloon, Claire Waters hides under the guise of a fancy girl...and lets the ex-deputy believe the worst. THE SPARROW – Within Grand Canyon, raging rapids and ancient spirits sweep Texas Ranger Nathan Blackmore and Emma Hart into a wild adventure. THE BLACKBIRD – Haunted by a deadly attack, Tess Carlisle turns to bounty hunter Cale Walker to find her missing padre. But in the land of the Apache, can he free her heart? Includes 4 full-length sensuous historical western romance novels. Read THE WREN first. THE DOVE, THE SPARROW and THE BLACKBIRD can be read in any order as they follow a concurrent timeline. Please refer to the individual books for more complete descriptions. Awards THE WREN: CAPA winner for Best New Author Traditional, Holt Medallion finalist for Best First Book, Texas Gold finalist THE SPARROW: Winter Rose winner for Excellence in Historical Romantic Fiction THE BLACKBIRD: Laramie Award winner for Best in Western Romantic Fiction Additional Content Learn more about the making of the series with three informative essays written by the author.
Publisher: K. McCaffrey LLC
ISBN: 1733142096
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 1177
Book Description
Honorable men and courageous women. Experience the grit, the hope, and the romance of the Old West. Don’t miss the first 4 books of the Wings of the West series, together for the first time in one collection. “Ms. McCaffrey writes from the heart…” ~ The Romance Studio THE WREN – Captured by Comanche as a child, Molly Hart was assumed dead. Ten years later, Texas Ranger Matt Ryan finds a woman with the same blue eyes. THE DOVE – Reunited with Logan Ryan on the steps of the White Dove Saloon, Claire Waters hides under the guise of a fancy girl...and lets the ex-deputy believe the worst. THE SPARROW – Within Grand Canyon, raging rapids and ancient spirits sweep Texas Ranger Nathan Blackmore and Emma Hart into a wild adventure. THE BLACKBIRD – Haunted by a deadly attack, Tess Carlisle turns to bounty hunter Cale Walker to find her missing padre. But in the land of the Apache, can he free her heart? Includes 4 full-length sensuous historical western romance novels. Read THE WREN first. THE DOVE, THE SPARROW and THE BLACKBIRD can be read in any order as they follow a concurrent timeline. Please refer to the individual books for more complete descriptions. Awards THE WREN: CAPA winner for Best New Author Traditional, Holt Medallion finalist for Best First Book, Texas Gold finalist THE SPARROW: Winter Rose winner for Excellence in Historical Romantic Fiction THE BLACKBIRD: Laramie Award winner for Best in Western Romantic Fiction Additional Content Learn more about the making of the series with three informative essays written by the author.
Native Peoples of the World
Author: Steven L. Danver
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317463994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 2475
Book Description
This work examines the world's indigenous peoples, their cultures, the countries in which they reside, and the issues that impact these groups.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317463994
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 2475
Book Description
This work examines the world's indigenous peoples, their cultures, the countries in which they reside, and the issues that impact these groups.
Desert Spirit Places
Author: Brad Karelius
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1532654650
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
The iconic landscape of the American Southwest reveals the luminescent Mitten rock formations, looming rock arches, and vast sagebrush oceans made vivid and memorable by writer Tony Hillerman, artist Georgia O’Keefe, and director John Ford. Professor Brad Karelius, drawing on forty years of college teaching, will guide you into hidden mysteries of the sacred as revealed by the Zuni, Navajo/Diné, Hopi, Hispanos, and desert mystics as you seek spiritual encounters in these desert spirit places.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1532654650
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
The iconic landscape of the American Southwest reveals the luminescent Mitten rock formations, looming rock arches, and vast sagebrush oceans made vivid and memorable by writer Tony Hillerman, artist Georgia O’Keefe, and director John Ford. Professor Brad Karelius, drawing on forty years of college teaching, will guide you into hidden mysteries of the sacred as revealed by the Zuni, Navajo/Diné, Hopi, Hispanos, and desert mystics as you seek spiritual encounters in these desert spirit places.