The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825 [3rd edition]

The Art of Splitting Stone: Early Rock Quarrying Methods in Pre-Industrial New England 1630-1825 [3rd edition] PDF

Author: Mary E. Gage

Publisher: Powwow River Books

Published: 2022-09-01

Total Pages: 233

ISBN-13: 1733805729

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The Art of Splitting Stone is a detailed study of the history, tools, and methods used to split, hoist, and transport quarried stone in pre-industrial New England (1630-1825). It is an invaluable resource for historians, archaeologists, and stone masons interested in identifying and dating early stone splitting and quarrying methods. The amateur researcher and avid outdoors person will find the book useful as a field guide to identifying split boulders and stone quarries abandoned in the woods.

Powwow

Powwow PDF

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Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780152632694

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A photo essay on the pan-Indian celebration called a powwow, this particular one being held on the Crow Reservation in Montana.

Powwow Day

Powwow Day PDF

Author: Traci Sorell

Publisher: Charlesbridge Publishing

Published: 2022-02-08

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1632898152

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In this uplifting, contemporary Native American story, River is recovering from illness and can't dance at the powwow this year. Will she ever dance again? River wants so badly to dance at powwow day as she does every year. In this uplifting and contemporary picture book perfect for beginning readers, follow River's journey from feeling isolated after an illness to learning the healing power of community. Additional information explains the history and functions of powwows, which are commonplace across the United States and Canada and are open to both Native Americans and non-Native visitors. Author Traci Sorell is a member of the Cherokee Nation, and illustrator Madelyn Goodnight is a member of the Chickasaw Nation.

Powwow's Coming

Powwow's Coming PDF

Author: Linda Boyden

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2007-11-16

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9780826342652

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Profiles powwow traditions. and their meanings.

Powwow

Powwow PDF

Author: Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 157

ISBN-13: 1459812360

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★ “Clearly organized and educational—an incredibly useful tool for both school and public libraries.” —School Library Journal, starred review Powwow is a celebration of Indigenous song and dance. Journey through the history of powwow culture in North America, from its origins to the thriving powwow culture of today. As a lifelong competitive powwow dancer, Karen Pheasant-Neganigwane is a guide to the protocols, regalia, songs, dances and even food you can find at powwows from coast to coast, as well as the important role they play in Indigenous culture and reconciliation.

Powwow Activity Book

Powwow Activity Book PDF

Author: Sandy Hummingbird

Publisher: Book Publishing Company (TN)

Published: 1999-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781570670787

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Book Publishing Company, through its imprint Native Voices, works with a diverse group of Native American authors and illustrators from tribes across the Americas. The Blackfoot, Cherokee, Mohawk, Suquamish, Yaqui, and other tribes are represented here in a variety of books for adults and children. Subjects include tribal legends, history, life experiences, Native American resources, where-to-buy guides, and activity books for children.We feel privileged to be working with these indigenous authors to make their voices heard and to help keep their cultures alive.Using imagery of the Native American powwow and its dancers, the author has created enjoyable lessons in matching, mazes, completing sentences, crossword puzzles, connecting dots, counting, coloring, spelling, and more. For children age 5-10 years.

Powwow Summer

Powwow Summer PDF

Author: Nahanni Shingoose

Publisher: Lorimer Children & Teens

Published: 2020-02-04

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1459414179

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A teen novel about a young woman's exploration of her Indigenous background and how it influences her identity and sense of self

The Powwow Highway

The Powwow Highway PDF

Author: David Seals

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2014-09-15

Total Pages: 255

ISBN-13: 0826354904

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Philbert Bono and Buddy Red Bird are about to prove that the spirit of the great warriors is still alive and kicking. Their “war pony,” a burned-out, rusty 1964 Buick LeSabre, has left a trail of dust from Montana’s Lame Deer Reservation halfway down Interstate 25 as they take off to bail Buddy’s sister out of jail. The basis for the great movie of the same name, this quiet debut novel, first published in 1979, has become a classic of American Indian literature.

Powwow Summer

Powwow Summer PDF

Author: Marcie R. Rendon

Publisher:

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780873519106

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Travel the powwow trail with an Anishinaabe family, the Downwinds of Red Lake, as they gather with relatives and friends to lift up the traditions of their people through ceremonies and dances.