Desert Hawk Books

 

The Indian Tipi, 2nd Edition
Its History, Construction, and Use

by Reginald Laubin, Gladys Laubin

 

 

384 pages
Paperback

Quantity:   $24.95& S/H

 

A brief history of the Plains Indians' tipi, how to construct and pitch a tipi, and how to live inside one as Native Americans did, and do.

As The Indian Tipi makes obvious, Plains Indians are both practical people and natural artists. Their inventions are commonly both serviceable and beautiful. The conical tipi of the Plains tribes can be pitched by one person. It is roomy, well ventilated at all times, cool in summer, well lighted, proof against high winds and heavy downpours, and, with its cheerful fire inside, snug in the severest winter weather.

"Paper reprint of the 1977 second edition. The definitive work. Treats materials and construction to ceremonies, uses, transportation." - Booknews