Chippewa Customs - Paperback

by Frances Densmore (Author)

Chippewa Customs by Frances Densmore is a comprehensive guide to the customs and traditions of the Ojibwe people, also known as the Chippewa. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the Ojibwe language, music, dance, religion, and daily life. Densmore, who was an ethnographer and musicologist, spent years studying the Ojibwe people and their culture, and her book is based on her extensive research and firsthand experience. The book includes detailed descriptions of Ojibwe ceremonies, such as the Midewiwin and the Shaking Tent, as well as traditional practices like hunting and fishing. It also explores the role of women in Ojibwe society, as well as the importance of storytelling and oral history. Overall, Chippewa Customs is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and 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.