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World Journeys Publishing
World Journeys Publishing is a company that produces books and other media on various topics related to global cultures and spiritualities.
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Our first book is entitled Big Bow: The Spiritual Life and Teachings of a Kiowa Family by Robert Vetter and Richard Tartsah, Sr. It includes a cd of songs that accompany the text.
Richard Tartsah, Sr. (1921-2008) was a Kiowa elder, medicine man and ceremonial leader. He was a direct descendant of Big Bow, the legendary Kiowa warrior and chief, and of Abel Big Bow, the noted Kiowa medicine man and musician.
The product of hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews with "Richie" Tartsah, Big Bow: The Spiritual Life and Teachings of a Kiowa Family pays homage to the legacies of both Big Bow and Abel Big Bow, revealing their spiritual beliefs and how they applied them throughout their lives. It also explores the five major "roads" walked upon by Richie Tartsah during his varied and unusual life. These are: The Native American Church, Tartsah's work as a traditional healer, his involvement with traditional Kiowa songs and dances, his deep insights into the spirituality behind the Ghost Dance movement, and the uniquely Kiowa interpretation of Christianity that he practiced throughout his lifetime.
Big Bow offers a rare firsthand glimpse into Kiowa religion and spirituality: a Black Elk Speaks for the Kiowa culture.
Songs on the cd (included with the book): Chief Big Bow's War Journey Song, a Kiowa Gourd Dance Song, a Kiowa Black Leggings Song, Big Bow's Gift in Texas Song, Big Bow's Texan Boy Song, a Kiowa Veteran's Song, 9 Kiowa Ghost Dance Songs, an introduction to Peyote Songs followed by 4 Peyote Songs, Richie's Church Hymn, and a traditional Kiowa Church Song.
The cost for the book with included cd is $19.95, and it can be ordered through Amazon.com. Volume discounts are available.
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