Book
Stars of the first people : Native American star myths and constellations / Dorcas S. Miller.
Record details
- ISBN: 0871088584 (pbk.)
- ISBN: 9780871088581 (pbk.)
- Physical Description: xv, 346 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
- Publisher: Boulder, Colo. : Pruett Pub. Co., c1997.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 317-327) and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Stars of the first people: a brief introduction to Native American star lore -- Greek constellations: a classical view of the night sky -- The celestial bear hunt: stars of the Northwest -- The fisher stars: stars of the Subarctic -- Raven's snowshoe tracks: stars of the Arctic -- The Harpooner-of-Heaven: stars of the Pacific Northwest -- Bringing the Day: stars of the Plateau -- Chasing rabbits into a heavenly net: stars of the Great Basin -- Knocking off acorns: stars of California -- Chief of the night: stars of the Southwest -- A bright light across the heavens: stars of the Great Plains --The celestial skiff: stars of the Southwest -- Coming to know the night sky: a conclusion. |
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| Subject: | Indian astronomy > North America. Indian mythology > North America. Stars > Mythology. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Northwest Indian College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummi Library | E 98 .A88 M55 1997 | 244586 | Stacks | Reshelving | - |