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by Fannie Hardy Eckstorm (Author)
""Old John Neptune and Other Maine Indian Shamans"" is a book written by Fannie Hardy Eckstorm. The book is a collection of stories about the traditional healers and spiritual leaders of the Native American tribes in Maine. The author, who was an anthropologist and a folklorist, spent many years studying and documenting the customs, beliefs, and practices of the Wabanaki people. In this book, she presents a series of portraits of some of the most prominent shamans and medicine men of the region, including Old John Neptune, a Passamaquoddy elder who was renowned for his wisdom and his ability to communicate with the spirits. The book also includes descriptions of various healing rituals, such as sweat lodges, vision quests, and herbal remedies. Through these stories, the reader gains a deeper understanding of the spiritual world of the Maine Indians, and the important role that shamans played in their culture. Overall, ""Old John Neptune and Other Maine Indian Shamans"" is a fascinating and insightful exploration of a little-known aspect of Native American life and history.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.
