Dakota: a Spiritual Geography
1/4 Cloth
1993 · New York
by Norris, Kathleen
New York: Ticknor & Fields. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1993. Eleventh Printing. 1/4 Cloth. 0395633206 . A Fine Later Printing in a Fine dust-jacket ; Dakota: a Spiritual Geography tells the story of one of Americas original and most distinctive native nations, the Dakota. Spanning more than two centuries, the book offers a unique perspective on Dakota life and spirituality, from the earliest days of the tribe to the present.Through in-depth descriptions of traditional Dakota ceremonies and beliefs, as well as interviews with contemporary Dakota people, Norris provides a vivid and thoughtful account of the spiritual life of this remarkable people. She explores the ways in which Dakota spirituality has shaped their unique way of life, and offers a unique perspective on the contemporary world.; 8vo; 224 pages . (Inventory #: 123507)