Lost Indian Magic: A Mystery Story Of The Red Man As He Lived Before The White Men Came

by Grace Moon, Carl Moon

Lost Indian A Mystery Story Of The Red Man As He Lived Before The White Men Came (1918) by Grace Moon is a novel that explores the culture and traditions of Native Americans before the arrival of European settlers. The story follows the journey of a young Native American woman named Oona as she sets out to find her missing father, who was last seen searching for a lost artifact that is said to possess magical powers. Along the way, Oona encounters various obstacles and dangers, including rival tribes, treacherous terrain, and supernatural forces. As Oona delves deeper into her quest, she learns about the ancient legends and beliefs of her people, including the power of dreams and visions, the significance of animal totems, and the importance of honoring the spirits of the land. Through her experiences, Oona gains a greater understanding of her own identity and the interconnectedness of all living things. Lost Indian Magic is a fascinating glimpse into the world of Native American culture and spirituality, as well as a thrilling adventure story. The novel is richly detailed and immersive, with vivid descriptions of the natural world and the customs of the indigenous people. Moon's writing is both poetic and suspenseful, making Lost Indian Magic a captivating read for anyone interested in history, mythology, or mystery.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.

332 pages, Hardcover

First published February 28, 2008

Reviews

[Steve Cran · Rating 3 out of 5]

THis is an old story written down by Grace Moon. It is is fiction inspired by what I hope would be some solid  research or at least someone who spent time with the native AMericans. I googled some of the terms and found nothing. None the less it was an interesting piece of fiction.

Somewhere out there in the deserts of America there existed several tribes on of them was the Nag a pahs and their magic has been missing and ever since then things have definitely deteriorated. Kawah is a young brave justy turned 18 and is of the habit of going out around sunrise to observe the view.One day he is jumped by two  braves from the Totomec tribe. They steal a pouch from his neck and bring it to the enemy tribe.

Within the Totomec tribe there is sort of a civil war going on between the medicine man and the the chief, Waukama. Waukama is a blood thirsty chief who has a penchant for war.  THe ways of the medicine man a rem more peaceful.

WIth the Nag am pahs things are different . Disnay the medicine man runs things there. Among them is a Totomec girl who had a father for a spy. When Disnay hears the story he sends the young Kawama to go get the pouch back fearing that it might be Nag am pahs magic

As he goes over ther, Kawama gets captured and mangages to escape, THe chief want to kill him but the medicine man wants a trial. Kawama fights with the rival chief injures him and then flees into the desert. receiving injuries from his attempt at escape he is taken in by the bear witch, who takes care of him. 

Later on with the help of the Totomec maiden he makes his way baack to the village where he learn the truth about his tribes magic and about his own destiny and identity.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of Pops' favorite books as a young boy, and the fact that its copyright year is also the year he was born is rather significant for me. Great story, immersed in the adventures of Kay'yah as he solves a mystery that has vexed his tribe. Glad I kept it all these years.