Donald Gaylord Hines

Magic in the Mountains, the Yakima Shaman: Power & Practice

A compelling account of the Yakima shaman observed from 1872 to 1882 plus first-hand accounts from shamans or their patients early in this century. Recounted is the terrifying quest by youths after their personal magic power (tahmahnawis), magical cures for soul loss, disease, snakebite, even locati...

Tales of the Nez Perce

Tragedy of the Wahk-Shum: The Death of Andrew J. Bolon, Yakima Indian Agent, As Told by Su-El-Lil, Eyewitness; Also, the Suicide of General George A

Fascinating accounts of told Native American history -- the murder of Andrew J. Bolon, Yakima Indian Agent, mid-September 1855, remained a mystery for almost six decades. Then, Su-el-lil broke decades of fear-induced silence to recall his witness of the murder, and to lead his friend L. V. McWhorter...

The Forgotten Tribes, Oral Tales of the Teninos and Adjacent Mid-Columbia River Indian Nations: Oral Tales of the Teninos and Adjacent Mid-Columbia River Indian Nations

From along the Oregon shore of the Columbia River -- Umatillas, Tenino, and Cascades Indians' myths, legends and tales. These told narratives take us into tribal imaginations where animals walk upright, speak, do marvelous deeds, where magic power and the supernatural are employed in frightening way...

Ghost Voices: Yakima Indian Myths, Legends, Humor and Hunting Stories

The largest, most detailed collection of Yakima lore ever. Introductory notes and numerous photographs provide historical and cultural context. Tribal Myths and Legends explain the origin of the tribes, of fire, or the origins of landmarks, also mysterious, haunted lakes. Humorous Tales relate the r...

Celilo Tales: Wasco Myths, Legends, Tales of Magic and the Marvelous

Book by Hines, Donald M.