Indian Story And Song, From North America - C. Fletcher, Alice
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A vivid bridge to a vanishing world Indian Story and Song, from North America revives the voices, songs, and myths of Indigenous peoples with lyricism and scholarship. Alice C. Fletcher s landmark collection gathers North American Indian stories and traditional songs recorded with deep respect and careful ethnographic detail. Readers will find myths of creation, heroic tales, mourning chants, and playful legends alongside transcriptions of Native American songs that illuminate Indigenous music traditions and oral performance. Blending cultural anthropology and ethnomusicology, Fletcher…mehr

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A vivid bridge to a vanishing world Indian Story and Song, from North America revives the voices, songs, and myths of Indigenous peoples with lyricism and scholarship. Alice C. Fletcher s landmark collection gathers North American Indian stories and traditional songs recorded with deep respect and careful ethnographic detail. Readers will find myths of creation, heroic tales, mourning chants, and playful legends alongside transcriptions of Native American songs that illuminate Indigenous music traditions and oral performance. Blending cultural anthropology and ethnomusicology, Fletcher captures the living pulse of American Indian culture at a pivotal moment in history. This edition, republished by Alpha Editions after decades out of print, has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector s item and cultural treasure: annotated, reformatted, and presented for both casual readers and classic literature collectors who seek authenticity and beauty. Scholars of Native American folklore, students of ethnomusicology, and anyone drawn to folklore and mythology will value its firsthand accounts and lyrical translations. Essential reading for those interested in Native American history, Indian storytelling, and Native American songs, this book preserves voices too often sidelined and invites modern audiences to listen, learn, and honor. Own a restored piece of cultural heritage that bridges past and present.
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Alice Cunningham Fletcher (1838-1923) was a pioneering ethnologist and anthropologist during a time when the study of Native American cultures was burgeoning. As one of the first female ethnologists in America, Fletcher is particularly celebrated for her extensive fieldwork and contributions to the understanding and documentation of Native American music, culture, and ceremonies. Her scholarly approach was deeply immersive; she lived among the peoples she studied, learning their languages and gaining insights from within their communities. This direct engagement lent an authenticity and depth to her work that was uncommon for her time. Her notable book, 'Indian Story and Song, from North America' (1900), reflects this commitment, as it carefully preserves the rich oral traditions of Native American tribes, particularly their music and narratives. Fletcher's dedication to scholarship was matched by her advocacy; she worked to support the land rights of Native Americans through legislative reforms. Her influence extends into the realms of ethnomusicology and anthropology, helping to lay the foundations for the respectful and rigorous study of indigenous cultures. Fletcher's literary style is characterized by meticulous documentation and a respectful conveyance of the cultures she sought to protect and understand, making her contributions to American ethnology both valuable and enduring.