Waterlily
Waterlily by Ella Cara Deloria is a literary work published by U of Nebraska Press on April 1, 2009. This edition spans 251 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Blue Bird and her grandmother as they leave their family camp to gather beans, inadvertently escaping a tragic fate that befalls the rest of their family. The story explores their adoption by a Dakota community and their eventual integration into its kinship circles.
Readers will find a detailed portrayal of the intricate kinship practices that foster unity among the Sioux people, as seen through the experiences of Blue Bird and her daughter, Waterlily. The book provides a historical perspective on the daily life of the nineteenth-century Sioux, enriching the understanding of their cultural practices. This new Bison Books edition includes an introduction by Susan Gardner and an index, enhancing its accessibility for readers interested in historical fiction and literary narratives.
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When Blue Bird and her grandmother leave their family?s camp to gather beans for the long, threatening winter, they inadvertently avoid the horrible fate that befalls the rest of the family. Luckily, the two women are adopted by a nearby Dakota community and are eventually integrated into their kinship circles. Ella Cara Deloria?s tale follows Blue Bird and her daughter, Waterlily, through the intricate kinship practices that created unity among her people.
Waterlily, published after Deloria?s death and generally viewed as the masterpiece of her career, offers a captivating glimpse into the daily life of the nineteenth-century Sioux. This new Bison Books edition features an introduction by Susan Gardner and an index.
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