La Ronge Journal, 1823 by George Nelson
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| Author | Nelson, George, 1786-1859 |
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| Title | La Ronge Journal, 1823 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Owen O'Donovan |
| Summary | "La Ronge Journal, 1823" by George Nelson is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work serves as a detailed exploration of the spirituality, mythology, and cultural practices of the Indigenous peoples of Northern Canada, with a particular focus on the Cree and Northern Ojibwa tribes. Through his observations, Nelson provides a window into the indigenous belief systems and practices related to conjuring and spirit interactions, reflecting a time when European and Indigenous cultures were in close contact. The opening of the journal introduces readers to the author's intentions in documenting Indigenous beliefs and practices, and it begins with narratives related to spiritual communication. It details an encounter between a chief and an interpreter who engage in a session of conjuring to seek answers about a perceived evil spirit. The dialogue reveals the emotional complexities of belief, skepticism, and the significance of spiritual communication in their culture. Through Nelson's perspective, he illustrates how the Indigenous people interpret the world around them, emphasizing both their reverence for and fearful relationships with the spiritual realm. This narrative sets the stage for a deeper exploration of indigenous mythologies, conjuring practices, and the medicinal knowledge entwined with their cultural identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Ojibwa Indians -- Religion |
| Subject | Cree Indians -- Religion |
| Subject | Cree mythology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 42479 |
| Release Date | Apr 7, 2013 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 112 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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