Touching the Fire - by Roger Welsch (Paperback)
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Highlights
- The Turtle Creek band of the fictional Nehawka Indians wages a battle for the return of their sacred Sky Bundle, a medicine pouch containing artifacts.
- About the Author: Roger Welsch, the well-known folklorist and essayist for CBS's Sunday Morning, is an adopted member of the Omaha Indian tribe.
- 272 Pages
- Fiction + Literature Genres, Historical
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About the Book
The Turtle Creek band of the fictional Nehawka Indians wages a battle for the return of their sacred Sky Bundle, a medicine pouch containing artifacts, reposing under glass in an eastern museum. Seven interlinked stories, beginning with a court battle in the year 2001 and going far back in time to the origin of the Bundle and the first Nehawka village on the Great Plains, explore a multilayered world. 7 illustrations.
Book Synopsis
The Turtle Creek band of the fictional Nehawka Indians wages a battle for the return of their sacred Sky Bundle, a medicine pouch containing artifacts. It reposes under glass in an eastern museum at the beginning of Touching the Fire. Seven interlinked stories, beginning with a court battle in the year 2001 and going far back in time to the origin of the Bundle and the first Nehawka village on the Great Plains, reveal the richness and depth of Indian cultural heritage. Touching the Fire is multilayered--sad, humorous, and always informative.
Review Quotes
"Lots of fun to read."--Library Journal
"Welsch's stories [have] great universality; they speak of all Native Americans, not just an individual tribe or a single holy artifact."--Publishers Weekly
About the Author
Roger Welsch, the well-known folklorist and essayist for CBS's Sunday Morning, is an adopted member of the Omaha Indian tribe.
Dimensions (Overall): 8.25 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)
Weight: .75 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 272
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Historical
Publisher: Bison Books
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Roger Welsch
Language: English
Street Date: September 1, 1997
TCIN: 1011328786
UPC: 9780803297982
Item Number (DPCI): 247-06-7725
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Q: What type of illustrations are included in the book?
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A: The book contains seven illustrations that complement the storytelling and themes.
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Q: What year does the court battle in the book begin?
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A: The court battle begins in the year 2001, setting the stage for the narrative.
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Q: What is the main theme of the book?
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A: The book explores the cultural heritage of the fictional Nehawka Indians and their battle for a sacred artifact.
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Q: Who is the author of this book?
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A: The author is Roger Welsch, a noted folklorist and essayist.
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Q: How many stories are interlinked in the book?
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A: There are seven interlinked stories that unfold throughout the narrative.
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