Red Hunters and the Animal People by Charles A. Eastman

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Author Eastman, Charles A., 1858-1939
LoC No. 04031055
Title Red Hunters and the Animal People
Contents The great cat's nursery -- On Wolf Mountain -- The dance of the little people -- Wechah the provider -- The mustering of the herds -- The sky warrior -- A founder of ten towns -- The gray chieftain -- Hootay of the Little Rosebud -- The river people -- The challenge -- Wild animals from the Indian stand-point -- Glossary of Indian words and phrases.
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Summary "Red Hunters and the Animal People" by Charles A. Eastman is a narrative of tales intermingling the lives of Native American wildlife and the Sioux people, written in the early 20th century. This work captures the interconnectedness between the Red men and the animals they regard as brothers, highlighting the spiritual beliefs and customs inherent to their culture. The stories reflect upon the experiences of hunters and their encounters with the animal kingdom, revealing an understanding of nature that is both reverent and practical. The opening of the story introduces Igmutanka, a mother puma, who is depicted on a night filled with tension as she worries for her young while seeking food. We see the intimate connection she has with her cubs and her keen awareness of potential dangers from both humans and other animals. The narrative details Igmutanka's adventurous hunt for a deer and her fierce instinct to protect her family from threats, including a violent encounter with a grizzly bear. This moment is emblematic of the greater themes in the book, where the struggles for survival and personification of animal characters illustrate the struggles between nature and human intrusion, as well as the mother's love and determination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Indians of North America -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Dakota Indians -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 34461
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 7, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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