{"product_id":"the-lore-and-the-lure-of-the-yosemite-the-indians-their-customs-legends-and-beliefs-9781025813738","title":"The Lore and the Lure of the Yosemite: The Indians Their Customs, Legends and Beliefs","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Herbert Earl Wilson\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Native American\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The Lore and the Lure of the Yosemite: The Indians Their Customs, Legends and Beliefs\"\u003c\/b\u003e is a captivating exploration of the rich cultural tapestry and natural splendor of one of America's most iconic landscapes. This work serves as an essential guide to the spiritual and social lives of the indigenous peoples of the Yosemite Valley, particularly the Ahwahneechee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the profound connection between the land and its original inhabitants, meticulously detailing their unique customs, intricate social structures, and enduring religious beliefs. Readers will find a treasure trove of traditional legends that explain the origins of the valley's breathtaking geological features, from the towering heights of El Capitan to the mist of Bridalveil Fall. Wilson captures the \"lure\" of the region through vivid storytelling, preserving the oral histories and folklore that define the heritage of the Sierra Nevada.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student of Native American history, an enthusiast of California's natural wonders, or a lover of traditional mythology, this volume offers a poignant look at the human history intertwined with the wilderness. It remains a vital record of the lore that continues to haunt and enchant the granite walls of Yosemite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884210077847,"sku":"9781025813738","price":1463.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781025813738.webp?v=1781106455","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-lore-and-the-lure-of-the-yosemite-the-indians-their-customs-legends-and-beliefs-9781025813738","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}