{"title":"Taylor Keen","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the enlightening works of Taylor Keen, a distinguished author in the realm of self-help and personal development. Known for his insightful exploration of cultural heritage and personal growth, Taylor seamlessly intertwines traditional wisdom with modern insights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his most acclaimed works, \u003cem\u003eRediscovering Turtle Island\u003c\/em\u003e, invites readers on a transformative journey towards self-discovery. Delving into indigenous teachings, this book encourages personal empowerment and offers practical guidance for those seeking a deeper connection with themselves and their world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTaylor Keen's writings stand out for their ability to inspire positive change and foster a profound understanding of heritage and individuality. Whether you're embarking on a personal journey of growth or seeking inspiration from ancient wisdoms, Taylor Keen's collection is an invaluable resource.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rediscovering-turtle-island-by-taylor-keen-9781591435204","title":"Rediscovering Turtle Island","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn exploration of Indigenous cosmology and history in North America\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExamines the complexities of Indigenous legends and creation myths, revealing common oral traditions across much of North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplores the history of Cahokia, the Mississippian Mound Builder Empire of 1050-1300 CE, through the voice of Honga, a Native leader of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresents an Indigenous revisionist history regarding Thomas Jefferson, expansionist doctrine, and Manifest Destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Western accounts of North American history traditionally start with European colonization, Indigenous histories of North America—or Turtle Island—stretch back millennia. Drawing on comparative analysis, firsthand Indigenous accounts, extensive historical writings, and his own experience, Omaha Tribal member, Cherokee citizen, and teacher Taylor Keen presents a comprehensive re-imagining of the ancient and more recent history of this continent’s oldest cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKeen reveals shared oral traditions across much of North America, including among the Algonquin, Athabascan, Sioux, Omaha, Ponca, Osage, Quapaw, and Kaw tribes. He explores the history of Cahokia, the Mississippian Mound Builder Empire of 1050–1300 CE. He examines ancient earthen works and ceremonial sites of Turtle Island, revealing the Indigenous cosmology, sacred mathematics, and archaeoastronomy encoded in these places that artfully blend the movements of the sun, moon, and stars into the physical landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChallenging the mainstream historical consensus, Keen presents an Indigenous revisionist history regarding Thomas Jefferson, expansionist doctrine, and Manifest Destiny. He reveals how, despite being displaced as the United States colonized westward, the Native peoples maintained their vision of an intrinsically shared humanity and the environmental responsibility found at the core of Indigenous mythology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilding off a deep personal connection to the history and mythology of the First Peoples of the Americas, Taylor Keen gives renewed voice to the cultures of Turtle Island, revealing an alternative vision of the significance of our past and future presence here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46651360411884,"sku":"9781591435204","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/16886383482754.jpg?v=1752344949"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/taylor-keen.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}