10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRAVOIS»
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travois in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
travois and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Travois: An Anthology of Texas Poetry
Most of the poets were born and raised in Texas; a few have spent enough time to have their souls baptized by " The call of Texas rivers".
J. Whitebird, Paul Foreman, 1976
2
Rediscovering the Great Plains: Journeys by Dog, Canoe, & Horse
The foot ends of the travois dragged behind the dog, sliding over mud, grass, or
stones, with the natural spring of the wood cushioning the bumps. A dog could
pull more weight by travois than in side packs and it was much easier to transport
...
3
Living Like Indians: A Treasury of North American Indian ...
TRAVOIS TRANSPORTATION This mode of transporting belongings and. at
times, old people and children when a mass change of encampment was made,
was common among Indians of many tribes. Plains Indian travois were usually
pulled ...
4
Encyclopedia of the Great Plains Indians
Their only domesticated animal was the dog, which was used to carry loads and
to draw the travois. Native peoples employed the travois to transport household
utensils, weapons, tools, tipi covers, firewood, and meat, but a dog could haul ...
5
Camps, Retreats, Missions, and Service Ideas
A travois is a primitive vehicle that was used by Native Americans on the plains to
move people and cargo. It consists of two trailing poles harnessed to a horse. A
platform is then strapped to the back ends of the poles and dragged along the ...
6
More Than Moccasins: A Kid's Activity Guide to Traditional ...
Dog. Travois. MATER|A|_S he Indians who lived on the Plains traveled a lot,
following the Stuffed toy dog herds of buffalo they needed for food. They didn't
use carts or 2 long Sticks dowels wagons, but used a travois to carry their
belongings.
7
Ancient Transportation: From Camels to Canals
TRAVOIS. (SLIDE. CAR). Stone Age hunters probably dreaded the work of
transporting a dead animal back to camp. It must have been an ordeal just to get
a grip on the carcass. Archaeologists believe that early hunters used a simple
device ...
Michael Woods, Mary B. Woods, 2000
8
The Indian Tipi: Its History, Construction, and Use
Since many of the travois horses were ridden, their total load was considerable.
The woman riding such a horse tied her fancy saddle bags behind her and often
hung her husband's fringed cylindrical war bonnet case from the front horn.
Reginald Laubin, Gladys Laubin, 2012
9
Bowden's South Pass Justice
I judged it to be about two feet deep at the spot we selected and the current was
much swifter, "Ed, you're gonna have to hang on real tight especially if the current
catches the travois and wants to tip it over." "I'll do the best I can, Marshal.
10
Knotcraft: The Practical and Entertaining Art of Tying Knots
TRAVOIS RACE This amusing and exciting race provides knot tyers the
opportunity to demonstrate their skill and speed in knot tying and lashing, while
providing fun for the onlookers. The only gear required for each team of two
contestants is ...
Allan and Paulette Macfarlan, 2012
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRAVOIS»
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Teenage Inventor Alexis Lewis Thinks That Kids Have the Solutions …
Lewis holds a patent for a wheeled travois—a triangular load-carrying device with a bamboo frame and a bed of netting that she designed to serve Somali ... «Smithsonian, Jul 15»
Fort Peck Housing honored with affordable housing award
Travois, a family owned small business based in Kansas City, Mo., served as the development consultant and architect on the project though Travois Design ... «Great Falls Tribune, Jun 15»
Hike We Like: Mayhem Gulch Loop
Turn right on the Travois Trail and follow it for 0.1 mile until you reach the junction with the Mayhem Gulch Trail, which quickly descends the steep slope for 2.3 ... «5280 | The Denver Magazine, Apr 15»
New Markets Tax Credits News Briefs
Travois announced 20 years of service and a $1 billion impact in American Indian and Native Hawaiian communities Feb. 23. Travois will celebrate by kicking off ... «Novogradac Company LLP, Apr 15»
Stockyards Brewing Co. signs lease to take over half of Golden Ox …
Bland, director of environmental services at Travois, knew then that he wanted to take over the historic West Bottoms steakhouse space, but he didn't want to talk ... «Pitch Weekly, Mar 15»
Man in custody after 40 mile chase through Missoula County
Part of that chase went through Travois Village mobile home park! I saw the chase from my ... Saw it from our deck in Travois Village also!!! Like · Reply · Mar 14, ... «NBC Montana, Mar 15»
Consulting Firm Launches Campaign to Celebrate $1 Billion Impact …
Travois, a mission-driven consulting firm, celebrates 20 years of service, and a $1 billion impact in American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian ... «Indian Country Today Media Network, Feb 15»
Travois celebrates 20 years of service and a $1 billion impact in …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Travois, a mission-driven consulting firm, is celebrating 20 years of service and a $1 billion impact in American Indian, Alaska Native and ... «Native Times, Feb 15»
Bishop Paiute Tribe Terminates CA Housing Due to Extra Costs
David Bland, CEO of Travois, said the tribe was right about the tight time constraints it faced in making crucial decisions. He also noted that a new tribal chairman ... «Indian Country Today Media Network, Jan 15»
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits News Briefs
Travois, a Kansas City-based consulting firm focused exclusively on promoting housing and economic development for American Indian, Alaska Native and ... «Novogradac Company LLP, Oct 14»
