Strength of the Earth - The Classic Guide to Ojibwe Uses of Native Plants (Paperback)

From techniques for tapping maple trees and harvesting wild rice to extracting dyes from bloodroot to making dishes from birch bark and dolls with cattails, "Strength of the Earth details the many uses of over 200 forest and prairie plants. Early twentieth-century ethnologist Frances Densmore recorded traditions and techniques relayed by dozens of Ojibwe women to create this invaluable handbook perfect for readers interested in Native American art and culture, organic gardening, natural remedies, and living off the land. Brenda J. Child offers a fresh introduction focusing on the power of female healers in Native communities.

General

Imprint:	Minnesota Historical Society Press,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	February 2006
First published:	February 2006
Authors:	Frances Densmore
Introduction by:	Brenda J. Child
Dimensions:	155 x 230 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	136
ISBN-13:	978-0-87351-562-7
Categories:	Books > Medicine > Complementary medicine > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Ethnic studies > Indigenous peoples Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Anthropology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Human biology & related topics > Biological anthropology > General
LSN:	0-87351-562-5
Barcode:	9780873515627

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