Publisher's Synopsis
""A Collection Of Specimens From The Teton Sioux"" is a book written by Frances Densmore that documents the traditional music and culture of the Teton Sioux tribe. The author was a prominent ethnomusicologist who spent several years studying the music and customs of various Native American tribes. This book is a compilation of her field recordings and notes on the Teton Sioux tribe, which she gathered during her visits to their reservation in South Dakota. The book includes transcriptions of Sioux songs and chants, along with detailed descriptions of their musical instruments and their cultural significance. It also provides insights into the daily life and rituals of the Sioux people, including their dances, ceremonies, and religious beliefs. Overall, ""A Collection Of Specimens From The Teton Sioux"" is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in Native American music and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
