Land of the Moon-Children

Land of the Moon-Children
Author :
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Total Pages : 236
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780820335391
ISBN-13 : 0820335398
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Land of the Moon-Children by : Clyde E. Keeler

Download or read book Land of the Moon-Children written by Clyde E. Keeler and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Clyde E. Keeler spent five summers studying the Cuna Indians on the San Blas islands off the coast of Panama as part of his genetics research—specifically research into certain genetic traits of albino populations. Published in 1956, this book is Keeler's account of his personal experiences with the Cuna people. Keeler describes a people who still adhered to many of their traditional tribal customs while also embracing modern ways of life. He witnessed ceremonial chants, procedures for harnessing evil spirits, and elaborate celebrations of puberty and fertility. Keeler examines the history of Caribe-Cuna ranging from details about their religious beliefs and customs, firsthand accounts of Cuna stories and chants, and developments caused by Christian missions and modern education.


Land of the Moon-Children Related Books

Land of the Moon-Children
Language: en
Pages: 236
Authors: Clyde E. Keeler
Categories: Social Science
Type: BOOK - Published: 2010-04-01 - Publisher: University of Georgia Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Clyde E. Keeler spent five summers studying the Cuna Indians on the San Blas islands off the coast of Panama as part of his genetics research—specifically res
The Girl Who Spoke to the Moon
Language: en
Pages: 38
Authors: Land Wilson
Categories: Juvenile Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2020-02-04 - Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A sweet bedtime story that will inspire children to protect the Earth and encourage others to do the same. When Sofia dreams of visiting the Moon one night, she
Big Sur, Land of the Sun and the Moon
Language: en
Pages:
Authors: Bob Muson
Categories:
Type: BOOK - Published: 1976-07-01 - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Margaret and the Moon
Language: en
Pages: 41
Authors: Dean Robbins
Categories: Juvenile Nonfiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-05-16 - Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

A true story from one of the Women of NASA! Margaret Hamilton loved numbers as a young girl. She knew how many miles it was to the moon (and how many back). She
Footprints on the Moon
Language: en
Pages: 204
Authors: Lorraine Marwood
Categories: Juvenile Fiction
Type: BOOK - Published: 2021-02-02 - Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Humans are about to leave footprints on the moon, but what sort of mark can one girl make here on earth? It's 1969 and life is changing fast. Sharnie Burley is