A brilliant read from northern michigan, windigo moon. Basil johnston, an elder from neyaashiinigmiing, in his ojibway heritage 1976 gives the story of spider ojibwe. Presentation by windigo moon author robert downes michigan. She is taken captive, eventually becoming the third wife of a lazy, disgusting chief. This made me watch videos of bears being skinned to see if they did look human at all. Traverse city writer robert downes, an entertaining veteran speaker who has written 3 adventuretravel books, presents a videoillustrated talk on the historical research behind his new novel windigo moon. Recordeagletessa lightyrobert downes will travel to libraries in beulah and traverse city to talk about his prizewinning historical novel windigo moon. Part of the academy lecture series, the discussion will be held at 4 p.
September 25 lessons from the ojibwe, 400 years ago robert. Cycling enthusiast and published author robert downes has decided on a unique way to promote his latest book, windigo moon, a novel of native america. A novel of native america, which won three literary awards and is. The end of windigo moon offers two visions of the afterlife envisioned by native americans. Released this month, the book is from blank slate press, a publisher of historical fiction of high literary merit. A novel of native america kindle edition by robert downes. Top 10 best fiction sellers mclean and eakin bookstore petoskey. Planet backpacker 2008, biking northern michigan 2014, and travels with my wife 2015 and his novel, windigo moon, 2017.
By robert downes the symbols and lives of great lakes native americans explored in a new novel. Beginning in 1588, windigo moon a novel of native america is a story of those times, years before the shadow men, the wdjibbon of europe touched their shores. The ojibwe, also known as the chippewa, held sway over a vast territory from hudsons bay to the great plains. A novel of native america kindle edition by robert. Windigo moon a novel of native america by robert downes tells the story of life among the ojibwe chippewa indians of the upper great. The discovery of hundreds of indian artifacts on his familys farm played a role in his decision to write his bestselling historical novel, windigo moon. The blood feud between two rival warriors over the love of ashagi, a strongwilled woman of great beauty and greater determination threads through this story of one ojibwe clan on the cusp of great change. A native of grand rapids, michigan, downes earned a b. A novel of native america paperback september 5, 2017 by robert downes author. Riding 5090 miles a day, i plan to camp along the way and visit tribal organizations to introduce myself. Jul 30, 2018 downes has published five books so far, including windigo moon.
The story begins in 1588 with a devastating raid on the heroines village. Over the next few months ill be offering stories from the novel along with insights on the anishinaabek people as they were prior to the european invasion of north america. While many stories of the native inhabitants of the americas tend to. Beginning in 1588 and spanning twentyfive years, windigo moon encompasses warring tribes of the upper great lakes, the onset of the little ice age of the 1600s, the diseases introduced by foreign explorers, and, always and forever, the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Windigo moon is a love story and an adventure that covers 31 years in the life of a young ojibwe couple. The 1500s, also known as the lost century by historians, were an apocalyptic time for native americans.
Rockford native and author presents life in native america. The nightingale and sara gruens water for elephants will embrace this novel. A novel of native america kindle edition by downes, robert. My journey from death to recovery and the redemptive power of hope st. Oct 14, 2017 i put as much history as i could into windigo moon, but ultimately, its a work of fiction about people banding together during tough times, said downes. While many stories of the native inhabitants of the americas tend to romanticize or apologize for colonial power and influence, robert downes keeps his focus steady, following one. Jul 16, 2018 a brilliant read from northern michigan, windigo moon. His talk will focus on life among the native americans and. Windigo moon the great love of blue heron and red bear sustain an ojibwe clan as it struggles to survive war, famine, and the coming of foreign explorers bearing deadly diseases. In windigo moon, the village of a young woman, ashagi, is destroyed by tribal warfare. He read or researched some 50 books on native america in writing the novel. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Windigo moon a novel of native america by robert downes. In the 1940s my father discovered many arrowheads, axe heads and other artifacts of a nearby ottawa village while plowing the fields of our farm. A novel of native america at the scarab club on monday. Life in native america 400 years ago kent district library.
A novel of native america, which won three literary awards and is about the ojibiwe indians of the upper great lakes. The story of the wendigo sometimes spelled windigo comes from algonquian native american folklore, and the exact details vary depending on who you ask. Windigo moon is historical fiction infused with researchdriven folklore. Windigo moon is historical fiction infused with researchdriven folklore, an important volume of indigenous history unique to northern michigan and the upper midwest. Downes has published five books so far, including windigo moon. Join us for a presentation about the ojibe native americans by historian robert downes, author of the novel windigo moon. Set 400 years ago among the ojibwe indians of the upper great lakes, windigo moon is a love story and an adventure backed by extensive historical research. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000. Sep 12, 2019 the story of the wendigo sometimes spelled windigo comes from algonquian native american folklore, and the exact details vary depending on who you ask. Downes is the author of the historical novel windigo moon, which covers. The great love of blue heron and red bear sustain an ojibwe clan as it. Oct 18, 2018 the discovery of hundreds of indian artifacts on his familys farm played a role in his decision to write his bestselling historical novel, windigo moon.
A game of thrones for the ojibwe of the great lakes traverse city,michigan pr mediarelease september 6, 2017. Windigo moon encompasses warring tribes of the upper great lakes, the onset of the little ice age. Abducted and held as a concubine by a dakota chieftain, she is rescued by an ojibwe warrior, misko, whose own village is destroyed by diseases. A novel of native america and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
A novel of native america, presents a digitalslide talk on life in native america 400 years ago. Did this spoil the book for you, or was it necessary for the plot. But other reports compare the wendigo to a werewolf instead. Sep 05, 2017 windigo moon paperback a novel of native america. Join us for a lunchandlearn session with author and world traveler robert bob downes as he presents on his recently released book windigo moon a novel of native america. The great love of blue heron and red bear sustain an ojibwe clan as it struggles to survive war, famine, and the coming of foreign explorers bearing deadly diseases. Beginning in 1588 and spanning twentyfive years, windigo moon encompasses warring tribes of the upper great lakes, the onset of the little ice age of the 1600s, the diseases introduced by foreign explorers, and, always and forever, the great love of blue heron and red bear.
Wabun tribal council weenusk first nation windigo first nations council. Benzonia ancient america lives again when author robert downes presents life in native america 400 years ago at the benzie area historical museum. Ashagi is a young ojibwe woman whose village is raided by dakotas. A novel of native america paperback by robert downes. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading windigo moon. Nope didnt survive the the third video i found but everything in the novel was interesting and vividly written.
Nope didnt survive the the third video i found but everything in the. Rockford area native robert downes says it was the discovery of hundreds of indian artifacts on his familys farm that played a role in his decision to write his bestselling historical novel, windigo moon. I have a particular interest in this regard because my forthcoming book, windigo moon a novel of native america, is set more than 400 years ago on the upper great lakes, beginning in 1588, the socalled lost century, which was a devastating time for native peoples. The blood feud between two rival warriors over the love of ashagi, a strongwilled woman of great beauty and greater determination threads through this story of one. Tc man spins tale of life as a native american 400 years ago. The wendigo may appear as a monster with some characteristics of a human or as a spirit who has possessed a human being. Author robert downes will present this digital slide show that offers the history behind his prizewinning historical novel, windigo moon. Author to speak on native america 400 years ago manistee.
Epic novel delves 400 years into the lost century of native. Bestselling author inspired by rockford area indians the. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. I put as much history as i could into windigo moon, but ultimately, its a work of fiction about people banding together during tough times, said downes. Windigo moon by robert downes overdrive rakuten overdrive. Downes, a resident of traverse city, michigan, has had a lifelong interest in native america. Michigan best seller list by michigan authors for september. This late 16 thcentury love story is interwoven in the history and culture of one ojibwe clan.
Released this month, the book is from blank slate press, a. Oct 05, 2017 join us for a lunchandlearn session with author and world traveler robert bob downes as he presents on his recently released book windigo moon a novel of native america. Beginning in 1588 and spanning twentyfive years, windigo moon encompasses warring tribes of the upper great lakes, the onset of the little ice age of the 1600s, the diseases introduced by foreign explorers, and, always and forever, the great love. The frequency of wendigo psychosis cases decreased sharply in the 20th century as the native americans came into greater and greater contact with western ideologies. Life in native america 400 years ago 12052018 event. May 22, 2017 im riding in part to promote my forthcoming book, windigo moon a novel of native america, and also to get away from the demands of trying to market the book. However, wendigo creature sightings are still reported, especially in northern ontario, near the cave of the wendigo, and around the town of kenora, where it has allegedly been. Im riding in part to promote my forthcoming book, windigo moon a novel of native america, and also to get away from the demands of trying to market the book. Great lakes, windigo moon is a love story and an adventure backed by extensive. Robert downes the great love of blue heron and red bear sustain an ojibwe clan as it struggles to survive war, famine, and the coming of foreign explorers bearing deadly diseases. A resident of traverse city, michigan, downes, 64, is the author of three nonfiction books.
Some people who have claimed to encounter the beast say its a relative of bigfoot. In some native american cultures and first nations cultures, a dreamcatcher or dream catcher. Author robert downes hopes his new book, windigo moon a novel of native america, will cast light on the ojibwe nation, one of the most powerful tribes in north america, which has been largely ignored in books, film and the media. Steve hamiltons dead man running tops michigan best.
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