The Peyote Culture Among Wyoming Indians: A Transitional Link Between An Indigenous Culture And An Imposed Culture

By Molly Peacock Stenberg

Book Overview

The book ""The Peyote Culture Among Wyoming Indians: A Transitional Link Between An Indigenous Culture And An Imposed Culture"" by Molly Peacock Stenberg explores the history and culture of the Wyoming Indians and their adoption of the peyote religion. The book delves into the challenges faced by the Wyoming Indians as they navigated the transition from their traditional indigenous culture to the imposed culture of the United States government. The author examines the role of the peyote religion in this transition, and how it served as a bridge between the two cultures. Through interviews with members of the Wyoming Indian community, Stenberg provides a firsthand account of the impact of the peyote religion on their lives and culture. The book also explores the cultural significance of peyote, its use in religious ceremonies, and its role in the preservation of indigenous traditions. Overall, ""The Peyote Culture Among Wyoming Indians"" offers a unique perspective on the intersection of indigenous and imposed cultures, and the role of religion in navigating this complex relationship.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: 1163184624
• ISBN13: 9781163184622
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"