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The Maidu Indian Myths and Stories of Hanc'Ibyjim Paperback – June 1, 1991

by William Shipley (Editor)
World-class collection of Maidu myths

A stunning combination of master storytelling and deft translation produced this world-class collection of Maidu myths, with a forward by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gary Snyder.

Published in conjunction with Rick Heide

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  1. Print length
    192 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Heyday Books
  4. Publication date
    June 1, 1991
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0930588525
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0930588526
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In 1912, Roland B. Dixon published a dual Maidu/English edition of a large number of myths collected from the Maidu storyteller Hanc'ibyjim. Returning to the original Maidu transcriptions, Shipley offers this new and fresh translation, catching more of the drama and poetry of the myths than the original translation. The myths are divided into three sections: creation myths, in which Coyote and Earthmaker argue over the characteristics of the Earth and its inhabitants; the more familiar tales of Coyote; and tales of other beings. This is an important collection, advancing the cause of Native American literature. It will, however, appeal more to scholars and readers with some prior knowledge than to the novice.
- Debbie Tucker, Cincinnati Technical Coll.
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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''In his vibrant new translation, [Shipley] has gone to great lengths to maintain the oral, theatrical quality....[A] full-scale picture of the Maidu as earthy, sensuous human beings.'' --Publishers Weekly

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Heyday Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 1, 1991
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0930588525
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0930588526
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #419,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)