Earth & sky
Claire R. Farrer
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Earth & sky
by Claire R. Farrer, Ray A. Williamson
Published
1992
Publisher
University of New Mexico Press
Pages
299
ISBN-13
9780826313171
ISBN-10
0826313175
Description
Native American starlore has instructed and entertained non-natives for generations. Yet until recently the importance of this extensive body of tradition and acute observation has been ignored or viewed by non-natives simply as crude means to astronomical insight. In this edited collection, seventeen folklorists and astronomers consider American starlore and its relation to specific observation of the sky in terms of its native uses and interpretations. Far from being another recount of sky mythology, this is a book that relates clear descriptions of astronomical phenomena and mechanics to interpretation and ritual usage from all areas of North America. Navajo, Seneca, Alabama, Pawnee, Lakota, Apache, and other peoples are represented. Rather than focus on pristine astronomies, the contributors to this volume consider ongoing traditions and contemporary usages. A broad perspective on the exciting new field of ethnoastronomy, as well as fascinating insight into Native American wisdom.
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How many pages are in Earth & sky?
This edition of Earth & sky has approximately 299 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Earth & sky?
For most readers, Earth & sky typically takes between 6h 14m and 4h 9m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 74,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 59m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 74,750 words
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What is the word count of Earth & sky?
The estimated word count for Earth & sky is approximately 74,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Earth & sky?
Earth & sky was written by Claire R. Farrer, Ray A. Williamson.
When was Earth & sky published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1992. The original work may have been published on a different date.