Traditional skills of the Native Americans : a fully illustrated guide to wilderness living and survival /

This book is geared toward all ages and gives step-by-step instructions on scores of crafts and outdoor skills cultivated by various Native American peoples over the centuries. In the spirit of "creativity kits," this book outlines the history and purpose of the activity and then shows how...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Montgomery, David R. (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Guilford, Connecticut : Lyons Press, 2021.
Subjects:	Ethnoscience. Indian craft. Indian arts > North America. Indians of North America. Handicraft. Wilderness survival > Equipment and supplies. Manners and customs. Trappers > Social life and customs. West United States. 1800-1899 Handbooks and manuals.

Table of Contents:

Shelters
Tools
Weapons
Hunting, tracking, and trapping
Tanning
Clothing
Cooking and eating utensils
Foods
Transportation
Pouches, scabbards, and assorted gear
Jewelry and ornaments
Bead and quill work
Musical instruments and games.