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Title: Chitimacha Notebook: Writings of Emile Stouff—A Chitimacha Chief
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Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chitimacha Notebook: Writings of Emile Stouff—A Chitimacha Chief" by Emile Stouff is a historical account written in the late 20th century. This book captures the oral traditions, creation myths, and historical narratives of the Chitimacha tribe, reflecting the experiences of the community from the perspective of its last chief. The collection emphasizes the importance of preserving culture and beliefs that might otherwise be forgotten. In this compilation, Stouff shares stories ranging from the Chitimacha creation myth—where the Great Spirit creates man and woman from clay and bone—to detailed accounts of historical encounters with Spanish and French settlers. Through his writings, Stouff reveals the plight and resilience of the Chitimacha people, their spiritual beliefs, and their societal structures, such as punishment guidelines and communal responsibilities. The book serves not just as a historical record but as an invaluable resource for understanding Chitimacha culture and the impacts of colonization, showcasing themes of survival, identity, and the preservation of heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stouff, Emile, -1978
Editor: Gaudet, Marcia G., 1943-
EBook No.: 62803
Published: Aug 1, 2020
Downloads: 247
Language: English
Subject: Chitimacha Indians
Subject: Indians of North America -- Louisiana
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Chitimacha Notebook: Writings of Emile Stouff—A Chitimacha Chief
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Chitimacha Notebook: Writings of Emile Stouff—A Chitimacha Chief" by Emile Stouff is a historical account written in the late 20th century. This book captures the oral traditions, creation myths, and historical narratives of the Chitimacha tribe, reflecting the experiences of the community from the perspective of its last chief. The collection emphasizes the importance of preserving culture and beliefs that might otherwise be forgotten. In this compilation, Stouff shares stories ranging from the Chitimacha creation myth—where the Great Spirit creates man and woman from clay and bone—to detailed accounts of historical encounters with Spanish and French settlers. Through his writings, Stouff reveals the plight and resilience of the Chitimacha people, their spiritual beliefs, and their societal structures, such as punishment guidelines and communal responsibilities. The book serves not just as a historical record but as an invaluable resource for understanding Chitimacha culture and the impacts of colonization, showcasing themes of survival, identity, and the preservation of heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Stouff, Emile, -1978
Editor: Gaudet, Marcia G., 1943-
EBook No.: 62803
Published: Aug 1, 2020
Downloads: 247
Language: English
Subject: Chitimacha Indians
Subject: Indians of North America -- Louisiana
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.