Publisher's Synopsis
""Dahcotah Life and Legends of the Sioux Around Fort Snelling"" is a book written by Mary Eastman that provides a detailed account of the daily lives and cultural traditions of the Sioux people who lived around Fort Snelling in Minnesota during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the author's personal experiences and observations of Sioux life, while the second part explores the legends and myths of the Sioux people. Through her vivid descriptions and storytelling, Eastman provides readers with a glimpse into the Sioux way of life, including their hunting and fishing practices, their social customs, and their spiritual beliefs. She also delves into the Sioux language, providing readers with translations of common phrases and words. The second part of the book is a collection of Sioux legends and myths, including stories about the creation of the world, the origins of the Sioux people, and the adventures of legendary figures such as Iktomi the trickster and the hero Wakinyan. Overall, ""Dahcotah Life and Legends of the Sioux Around Fort Snelling"" is a fascinating and informative read that provides a unique perspective on the culture and traditions of the Sioux people during a time of great change and upheaval in their history.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.
