The Peyote Religion: A Story in Indian-White Relations

The Peyote Religion: A Story In Indian-White Relations is a book written by James Sydney Slotkin that explores the history and cultural significance of the Peyote religion in the United States. The Peyote religion is a Native American religious movement that originated in the late 19th century and is based on the use of the Peyote cactus as a sacrament in spiritual ceremonies.The book examines the relationship between Native American tribes and white settlers in the United States and how the Peyote religion played a role in shaping this relationship. It explores the legal battles and controversies surrounding the use of Peyote in religious ceremonies and the impact of government policies on the practice of the religion.Slotkin draws on historical and anthropological research to provide a comprehensive overview of the Peyote religion and its significance to Native American communities. He also considers the role of the religion in contemporary society and its ongoing relevance to Native American culture.Overall, The Peyote Religion: A Story In Indian-White Relations is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the complex relationship between Native American tribes and white settlers in the United States, and the role that religion has played in shaping this relationship.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.