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(More customer reviews)I have almost finished Mr. Kriebel's book and have found it to be scholarly and yet quite readable. His examination of this American shamanic tradition in it's Pennsylvania setting is accurate and respectful to the tradition and its practioners.
How do I know? I have read about, studied and practiced Powwow for over thirty years and have written on the subject myself for academic and popular sources. If you really want to understand the history, social culture and practice of Powwow, read this book. Especially interesting are the interviews with actual Powwows and others involved in the practice. The research is well-documented for those of us who enjoy reading and checking the footnotes. Every library should have a copy.
This book is destined to becomne a classic! Well done!
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