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Talking Trees & Spirit Trails: New York State Native American Trail Trees

Talking Trees & Spirit Trails: New York State Native American Trail Trees

Paperback

Native American History

ISBN10: 1491013230
ISBN13: 9781491013236
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Aug 24 2012
Pages: 146
Weight: 0.45
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
So-called Talking Trees are culturally-modified trees which were used by the First Nations of the United States and Canada, to indicate pathways, water sources, and safe or sacred places; like exit signs on woodland highways. These hardwood trees were culturally-modified as saplings to grow into unique shapes as landscape markers by Woodland Native American cultures. The author has found more than 20 of these living artifacts in his native New York State. Using dendrochronology and cartography methods coupled with historical data, the author has found that several of these trees are truly old enough to be ancient living artifacts. Interspersed with his anthro-biological research are engaging stories from the author's outdoor adventures; and spirit teachings taught by the trees to their adopted guardian, He-finds-trees.

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