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The Cheyenne Indians: Their History and Lifeways, Edited and Illustrated (Library of Perennial Philosophy)

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This work, The Cheyenne Indians: Their History and Lifeways, is impressive in its scope and density, bringing together the diverse facets of the Plains Indians--the Cheyenne--into an integral unity illuminating the fullness of their traditional ways. This work goes beyond the interest of Native American or Cheyenne studies, for it presents a way of life that offered psychological stability and spiritual certitude which are wholly lacking in the modern and post-modern world. The contemporary world can benefit much from this work. We owe much to the indigenous peoples who continue to live mostly outside the "consensus reality" and oftentimes under the harshest circumstances in the midst of a compromised world that was not their doing.

-Studies in Comparative Religion

The lovely illustrated THE CHEYENNE INDIANS provides much color to accompany a classic work, here edited and packed with over a hundred color and sepia photos. George Grinnell's coverage has long been considered one of the most authoritative on the topic, so it's pleasing to see a detailed history re-done with excellent color illustrations to appeal to new audiences and any lending library strong in Native American history and culture.

Just received this book as a gift...I asked for it after
having read about it as a recommended source in WILD WEST MAGAZINE
not too long ago.
It looks VERY COMPREHENSIVE..and there are many wonderful photos..which
I did not expect.
Very Much looking forward to reading it and keeping it in my collection
of Plains Indians resources.