Traditions Of The Osage - Hardcover

by George A. Dorsey (Author)

Traditions Of The Osage is a book written by George A. Dorsey that provides a comprehensive account of the customs, beliefs, and practices of the Osage people, a Native American tribe that inhabited the present-day states of Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. The book is based on the author's extensive field research and interviews with Osage elders, and it covers a wide range of topics, including the Osage creation myth, their religious ceremonies, social organization, kinship system, and economic activities. The book also includes detailed descriptions of Osage rituals, such as the buffalo dance and the war dance, as well as their art, music, and storytelling traditions. Overall, Traditions Of The Osage is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Osage people, as well as Native American studies in general.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.