Chippewa Customs

by Frances Densmore

Book Overview

Chippewa Customs, first published in 1929, remains an authoritative source for the tribal history, customs, legends, traditions, art, music, economy, and leisure activities of the Chippewa (Ojibway) Indians of the United States and Canada.

Praise for Chippewa Customs

"Densmore . . . has done a valuable piece of work for posterity by collecting this material."--Minnesota History

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0873511425
• ISBN13: 9780873511421
• Release Date: October 1979
• Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

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Great book full of tons of details!

I wasn't sure what I was expecting when I picked up "Chippewa Customs" by Frances Densmore. Written in the early part of the 20th century, it's a book that has remained readable and certainly enjoyable throughout the years.Frances Densmore paints a very vivid picture of the Chippewa/Ojibwe people, from how they picked their names, to what they wore in winter, to the fact that they liked fish-heads as a delicacy, or the sleeping arrangements inside the family wigwam. It's absolutely screaming-full of all those little details that you're constantly trying to find but never can seem to put your finger on.They're right here, of course! My only complaint is that the ceremonies (Marriage, births, etc) are only touched upon barely. I would have liked to hear more about those particular aspects.

Excellent Book! Lots of great pictures!

Chippewa Customs is a detailed and facinating book, containing extensive information that will assist in my research on the history of the Chippewa tribe. This is my first tool to begin my search for distant ancestors. God bless the Author Frances Densmore.

The best research help I've found!

Frances Densmore lived with and studied the Chippewa people of Minnesota for several years. Her research has proved an invaluable resource for anyone wishing to know more about this fascinating cultural group. This book is chock full of information, from naming ceremonies to marriage customs to burial rites. If it were not for Mrs. Densmore, many valuable facts on an important people group would be lost