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Autobiographical account of how Eastman became a young Indian scout reveals secrets of the Sioux: how to read footprints, hunt with a slingshot and bow and arrow, trap and fish, make canoe, build a campsite, much more. Also valuable information on the language of feathers, weather wisdom, storytelling, more. 27 illustrations.

Synopsis:

Autobiographical account of how Eastman became a young Indian scout reveals secrets of the Sioux: how to read footprints, hunt with a slingshot and bow and arrow, trap and fish, make canoe, build a campsite, much more. Also valuable information on the language of feathers, weather wisdom, storytelling, more. 27 illustrations.<BR>

Table of Contents

  1. ch. 1.At home with nature
  2. ch. 2.Indian methods of physical training
  3. ch. 3.How to make friends with wild animals
  4. ch. 4.Language of footprints
  5. ch. 5.Hunting with sling-shot and bow and arrow
  6. ch. 6.Primitive modes of trapping and fishing
  7. ch. 7.How to make and handle Indian canoes
  8. ch. 8.Camp site and the carry
  9. ch. 9.How to build wigwams and shelters
  10. ch. 10.Fire without matches and cooking without pots
  11. ch. 11.How to make and follow a blazed trail
  12. ch. 12.Indian signals in camp and field
  13. ch 13.Indian boys's sports
  14. ch. 14.Winter masque
  15. ch. 15.Indian girl's sports
  16. ch. 16.Indian names and their significance
  17. ch. 17.Indian girls' names and symbolic decorations
  18. ch. 18.Language of feathers and ceremonial dress
  19. ch. 19.Indian ceremonies for Boy Scouts
  20. ch. 20.Maidens' feast: a ceremony for girls
  21. ch. 21.Gesture-language of the Indian
  22. ch. 22.Indian picture-writing
  23. ch. 23.Wood-craft and weather wisdom
  24. ch. 24.Art of story-telling
  25. ch. 25.Etiquette of the wigwam
  26. ch. 26.Training for service.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780486229959
Author:
Eastman, Charles A.
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Author:
Eastman, Charles Alexander
Author:
Eastman, Charles A
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Reference
Subject:
Native American Studies
Subject:
Indians of north america
Subject:
Personal and practical guides
Subject:
Personal & Practical Guides
Subject:
Native American
Subject:
Camping
Subject:
Outdoor life
Subject:
Boy scouts
Subject:
Boy Scouts -- Juvenile literature.
Subject:
Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies
Subject:
General Juvenile Fiction
Subject:
Eastman
Subject:
American Indians
Subject:
Native Americans
Subject:
American
Subject:
Indians
Subject:
General Juvenile Nonfiction
Subject:
Outdoors - Camping and Hiking
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Native American
Series Volume:
37
Publication Date:
20101231
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Grade Level:
Toddler - Up
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
8.5 x 5.38 in 0.45 lb
Age Level:
03-UP

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"Synopsis" by , Autobiographical account of how Eastman became a young Indian scout reveals secrets of the Sioux: how to read footprints, hunt with a slingshot and bow and arrow, trap and fish, make canoe, build a campsite, much more. Also valuable information on the language of feathers, weather wisdom, storytelling, more. 27 illustrations.<BR>
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