The Squaw Book: The Squaws of the Onondagas Made This Book That the Great Chiefs Might Give Them Wampum for It, So That the Squaws, Ha

by Gertrude Duyn Van Southworth and Syracuse Free Dispensary

A unique and intriguing artifact of Native American history and culture, this book was created by the women of the Onondaga tribe of upstate New York. It contains a collection of recipes, remedies, and charms designed to cure a range of maladies, both physical and spiritual. A fascinating glimpse into the worldview and practices of a people whose traditional way of life has been largely lost to history.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1020344091
• ISBN13: 9781020344091
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"