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  • LIGHTNING INSIDE YOU and Other Native American Riddles. by Bierhorst, John, editor. Louise Brierley, illustrator
    Bierhorst, John, editor. Louise Brierley, illustrator
    LIGHTNING INSIDE YOU and Other Native American Riddles.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: William H. Morrow, (1992) dj. Hardcover first edition - A collection of 140 Native American riddles translated from 20 different languages, edited and with an introduction by John Bierhorst. Illustrated with black and white drawings by Louise Brierley. Includes a list of who the riddlers are and sources. 106 pp. ISBN: 0-688095828.

    Condition: Fine in fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 86463
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  • WOLF MARK. by Bruchac, Joseph/
    Bruchac, Joseph/
    WOLF MARK.

    Edition: First printing.

    New York: Lee & Low Books, (2011) dj. Hardcover first edition - A young adult novel by this prolific Native American writer - Publishers Weekly called it "a fun twist on werewolf stories mixed with some mad science and espionage. . . . Bruchac adeptly incorporates characters of various heritages: Luke is Native American; his best friend/crush, Meena, is Pakistani; and the Sunglass Mafia a group of students who are more than they seem are from eastern Russia. Luke also possesses a hefty amount of cultural and political awareness to go with his combat and espionage expertise, which serve him well." and Booklist commented "Drawing on Native American traditions Bruchac has written a genre-blending novel that combines horror, science fiction, and adventure into a satisfying whole." Author's note. 377 pp. ISBN: 978-1600606618.

    Condition: Near fine in near fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 86001
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  • RED CLOUD'S FOLK: A History of the Oglala Sioux Indians. by Hyde, George E.
    Hyde, George E.
    RED CLOUD'S FOLK: A History of the Oglala Sioux Indians.

    Edition: Second Printing, revised.

    Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, (1957) dj. Hardcover - Originally published in 1937, this was reissued in 1957 with additional notes and appendices. "The westward drive of the warlike Sioux Indians along a thousand miles of prairie and woodland, from the upper reaches of the Mississippi to the lower Powder River in Montana, is one of the epic migrations of history. . . and in the years of heavy conflict with the pioneer trains and the protective military, between 1865-1877, Red Cloud of the Oglalas stood out as one of the greatest of the Sioux leaders." Volume 15 in the Civilization of the American Indian Series. Frontispiece. Maps, bibliography, index. xi, 331 pp.

    Condition: Very good in very good dust jacket (some underlining and marginal notations in Chapter 14)

    Book ID: 85895
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  • ACOMA: Pueblo in the Sky. by Minge, Ward Alan.
    Minge, Ward Alan.
    ACOMA: Pueblo in the Sky.

    Edition: First printing.

    Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, (1976) dj. Hardcover first edition - The first comprehensive history of the Acoma of New Mexico, one which traces the social, economic, and political history of the tribe beginning with its initial exposure to the white man over 400 years ago and its assimilation and adaptation of Spanish, Mexican and US institutions. Illustrated with both full color and black and white photographs. Several appendices, bibliographical notes, index. Quarto, 180 pp. Map endpapers. ISBN: 0-826304028.

    Condition: Ex-library with the usual markings, but overall tight and clean in a good dust jacket (peeling at bottom of spine, remnants of spine label)

    Book ID: 86658
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  • LION SINGER. by Ross, Sylvia.
    Ross, Sylvia.
    LION SINGER.

    Edition: First printing.

    Berkeley, CA: Heyday Books, (2005) dj. Hardcover first edition - A story for children about a young Chukchansi boy of Northern California who makes a mistake which results in his little sister being in danger. He finds his courage, and with the help of his cousins, saves his sister from a mountain lion. ISBN: 1-597140090.

    Condition: Fine in a near fine dust jacket.

    Book ID: 85999
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  • DANCING COLORS: Paths of the Native American Women. by Thom, Laine, text. Introduction by C. J. Bradford.
    Thom, Laine, text. Introduction by C. J. Bradford.
    DANCING COLORS: Paths of the Native American Women.

    Edition: First printing, a trade paperback, issued simultaneously with hardcover.

    San Francisco: Chronicle Books, (1992). First edition - A beautifully illustrated book which "showcases the elaborate artistry of Native American women's clothing and explores the ritual custom, and skill inherent in its design. . In addition to the vivid full-color photographs, the book also includes a brief introduction, bibliography, and index, as well as legends myths, and stories focusing on the powers of Native American women." Slightly oversized oblong format. 120 pp. ISBN: 0-811801659.

    Condition: Fine in glossy illustrated wrappers with self flaps. .

    Book ID: 85641
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