The Religious Spirit Of The American Indian As Shown In The Development Of His Religious Rites And Customs (1910)

The Religious Spirit of the American Indian: As Shown in the Development of His Religious Rites and Customs is a book written by Hartley Burr Alexander in 1910. The book explores the religious beliefs and practices of Native American tribes across North America. Alexander examines the spiritual traditions of various tribes, including the Navajo, Sioux, Apache, and Cherokee, among others. He discusses the role of shamans, the significance of sacred objects and ceremonies, and the impact of European colonization on Native American spirituality. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the religious practices and beliefs of Native American tribes and offers insight into the spiritual world of these indigenous peoples. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and spirituality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.