The Indian Tipi: Its History, Construction, and Use by Reginald Laubin (English)

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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.

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As "The Indian Tipi" makes obvious, Plains Indians are both practical people and natural artists. Their inventions are commonly both serviceable and beautiful. The conical tipi of the Plains tribes can be pitched by one person. It is roomy, well ventilated at all times, cool in summer, well lighted, proof against high winds and heavy down-pours, and, with its cheerful fire inside, snug in the severest winter weather. The uniqueness of the Laubin's contribution rests on the fact that they themselves have lived, on and off for many years, in tipis of their own making, and are thus enabled to write from the participant, rather than the observer viewpoint. Reginald and Gladys Laubin have devoted their personal and professional lives to the preservation and interpretation of American Indian dances and culture. They are recognized authorities on and performers of Indian dances and ceremonies. They were presented the Catlin Peace Pipe Award by Red Dawn, Sioux. The authors of "Indian Dances of North America: Their Importance to Indian Life" and "American Indian Archery", the Laubins have also made films and videocassettes about Indian life and customs.

Author Biography

Reginald and Gladys Laubin, his late wife, have devoted their personal and professional lives to the preservation and interpretation of American Indian dance and culture. They are recognized authorities on and performers of Indian dances and ceremonies. In 1972 for their contribution to dance they were presented the Capezio Dance Award, the first ethnic dancers to be honored with this highest award of the dance world. They were presented the Catlin Peace Pipe Award by Red Dawn, Sioux. They are the authors of The Indian Tipi: Its history, Construction, and Use and American Indian Archery, both published by the University of Oklahoma Press.

Details ISBN0806122366 Author Gladys Laubin Short Title INDIAN TIPI 2/E Publisher University of Oklahoma Press Language English Edition 2nd ISBN-10 0806122366 ISBN-13 9780806122366 Media Book Format Paperback Imprint University of Oklahoma Press Place of Publication Oklahoma Country of Publication United States Pages 384 Subtitle Its History, Construction, and Use Illustrations 50 black & white and 22 colour illustrations, 71 figures DOI 10.1604/9780806122366 AU Release Date 1989-09-15 NZ Release Date 1989-09-15 UK Release Date 1989-09-15 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition Year 1989 Publication Date 1989-09-30 DEWEY 643.2 Audience General US Release Date 1989-09-30 We've got this

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