Gerald Andrews Hausman is a storyteller and award-winning author whose work delves into Native America, animals, mythology, and West Indian culture. Stemming from a long lineage of storytellers and educators, Hausman has authored over seventy books for both children and adults. His writing serves as a conduit for sharing narratives and cultural heritage, captivating readers with his engaging prose.
Features selections of photographs and tribal stories recorded and preserved by the author in his 20-volume masterpiece, The North American Indian, offering the reader a bridge through time to the last generation of Indians from the Buffalo Days of pre-reservation life.
Exploring themes of resilience and the human spirit, this collection features six gripping survival stories based on true historical events. Characters confront formidable challenges, including harsh environments, mythical creatures like Florida's Skunk Ape, and their own psychological battles. Each narrative captures the haunting beauty of island life and the profound triumph of overcoming adversity, making it a compelling read for audiences of all ages.
Shares the spiritual wisdom of Rastafari through the stories, teachings, and traditions of practicing Rastas in Jamaica
Set in a penal colony in Australia, the story follows a character sentenced for the seemingly trivial crime of stealing a woman's bonnet. As they navigate the harsh realities of prison life, themes of survival, redemption, and the quest for identity emerge. The narrative explores the complexities of human relationships and the impact of societal judgment, revealing the stark contrasts between crime and punishment, as well as the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
Exploring the spiritual, mythological, and historical significance of cats, this collection features over fifty captivating tales that highlight their otherworldly powers. Discover intriguing stories, such as a cat serving as a maitre'd, another that journeyed across Persia, and the feline that inspired Hemingway. This book reveals the deep-rooted connection between humans and cats, showcasing their enchanting presence throughout history.
The narrative intertwines the harrowing survival stories of John Colter and Hugh Glass, two iconic figures of early 19th-century America. Colter's incredible 150-mile escape from the Blackfeet nation showcases his resilience and adventurous spirit, while Glass's near-fatal encounter with a grizzly bear and subsequent 80-mile crawl for revenge highlights his determination and grit. Their journeys not only reflect personal triumphs but also contribute to the rich tapestry of American frontier history, with Colter's discovery of Yellowstone and Glass's legendary status at the forefront.
For the Navajo, who call themselves the Din頨literally, "the People"), the story of emergence--their creation myth--lies at the heart of their beliefs. Gerald Hausman collects this and other stories with meditations that together capture the essence of the Navajo people's way of life and their understanding of the world--a world that thrives only on harmony and balance.
"The Kebra Negast supports the claims to black presence in biblical lore through the lineage of King Soloman's Ethiopian children." Supplemented by a compendium of parallel quotations from the Bible and Bob Marley
A collection of stories about Native Americans in the Southwest.
