Bøger af Reginald Laubin

A compendium devoted to the dance forms of North American Indians. It includes a 50-page historic survey beginning with Jacques Cartier in 1534 and treats the principal pan-tribal dance forms in their cultural contexts. A partial survey of dances unique to particular tribes is also included.

An account of the tipi, an invention both practical and artistic, as used and constructed by the Plains Indians of North America. Also included is a a history of the tipi contributed by Stanley Vestal, biographer of Sitting Bull. Of interest both to students of Indian life and to campers.

A study of Indian archery, past and present. Exploring the history and culture of all the tribes, the author shows that Indian bows had real power and accuracy and were perfectly suited to their need. There are sections on making bows and arrows and comparisons are made with English archery.