The Ponca Sun Dance (1905)

by George Amos Dorsey

Book Overview

The Ponca Sun Dance is a book written by George Amos Dorsey in 1905. The book is a detailed account of the Sun Dance ceremony of the Ponca tribe, a Native American tribe from the Great Plains region of the United States. Dorsey, who was an ethnographer and anthropologist, spent several years studying the Ponca tribe and their culture. The book provides a comprehensive description of the Sun Dance ceremony, which was a central part of the Ponca religion and culture. Dorsey describes the preparation for the ceremony, the construction of the Sun Dance lodge, the rituals and dances performed during the ceremony, and the significance of the ceremony for the Ponca people. He also provides insights into the beliefs, customs, and traditions of the Ponca tribe. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and history, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Ponca people.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104322277
• ISBN13: 9781104322274
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 100 Pages
• Weight: 0.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"