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  • Navajo weavers

    by Washington Matthews ...
    Navajo Weavers by Washington Matthews is a seminal ethnographic study that explores the art and craft of weaving among the Navajo people. Written by Matthews, a physician and anthropologist, the book offers a comprehensive examination of the techniques, patterns, and cultural significance of Navajo textiles. It serves as both a scholarly analysis and a celebration of the intricate artistry and ... Read more

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  • Navaho Legends

    by Washington Matthews ...
    The legends contained in this book are those of the Navaho1 Indians, a tribe living in the southwestern portion of the United States; mostly in the Territories of New Mexico and Arizona, but partly in the States of Colorado and Utah. A definite reservation of over 12,000 square miles has been set apart for them; but in every direction, beyond the borders of this reservation, isolated families and ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Mountain Chant

    by Washington Matthews ...
    The ceremony of dsilyídje qaçàl, or mountain chant—literally, chant towards (a place) within the mountains—is one of a large number practiced by the shamans, or medicine men, of the Navajo tribe. I have selected it as the first of those to be described, because I have witnessed it the most frequently, because it is the most interesting to the Caucasian spectator, and because it is the best known ... Read more

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  • The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony

    by Washington Matthews ...
    "The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony" by Washington Matthews is a profound exploration of the Navajo healing ritual known as the Mountain Chant. This work delves into the intricate practices and beliefs surrounding this ceremonial event, highlighting its significance in Navajo culture. Matthews meticulously documents the chants, songs, and rituals, providing readers with a vivid understanding of ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History of the Great Tribes, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi…

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Within the intricate tapestry of 'Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies,' readers are invited to explore a rich confluence of narratives and scholarly analyses that illuminate the diverse experiences and perspectives of Native American communities. The anthology traverses a broad spectrum of themes, from historical recounting and mythological exploration to ... Read more

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  • Native American Studies (22 Book Collection)

    History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    This meticulously curated anthology, 'Native American Studies (22 Book Collection)', offers an expansive exploration into the rich tapestry of Native American history, culture, and lore through a diverse range of literary styles. From ethnographic accounts and historical narratives to insightful anthropological studies, the collection stands as a testament to the multifaceted nature of Native ... Read more

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  • The Mythology of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan and Zuñi

    Exploring Indigenous Myths of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan, and Zuñi

    by Lewis Spence, James Owen Dorsey, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, James Mooney, Erminnie A. Smith ...
    The Mythology of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan, and Zuñi is a seminal anthology that delves into the rich tapestry of indigenous mythologies, unraveling a spectrum of narratives that reflect the cultural and spiritual tapestry of Native American tribes. This collection is a convergence of diverse narrative styles, from the mystical tales of Navajo deities to the intricate cosmologies of the ... Read more

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  • Native American Mythology

    Myths & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan and Zuñi

    by Lewis Spence, James Mooney, Erminnie A. Smith, James Owen Dorsey, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews ...
    This study presents the myths, beliefs and customs of the indigenous peoples in North America. This collection is comprised of many bodies of traditional narratives associated with religion from a mythographical perspective. Contents: The Myths of the North American Indians Myths of the Cherokee Myths of the Iroquois A Study of Siouan Cults Outlines of Zuñi Creation Myths The Mountain Chant - A ... Read more

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  • The Mythology of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan and Zuñi

    Sacred Narratives, Creation Stories, Ritual Songs, and Cosmologies of Indigenous North America

    by Lewis Spence, James Owen Dorsey, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, James Mooney, Erminnie A. Smith ...
    The Mythology of Cherokee, Iroquois, Navajo, Siouan and Zuñi gathers accounts of Indigenous cosmology, sacred narrative, ceremonial life, origin traditions, and culture heroes from several North American nations. Ranging from comparative mythographic synthesis to ethnographic transcription and interpretive commentary, the volume preserves strikingly different narrative textures: creation cycles, ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History, Mythology, Ceremonies, Languages, and Indigenous Voices

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies gathers historical narratives, ethnographic observations, tribal traditions, linguistic inquiries, biographies, and documentary accounts into a capacious, if critically uneven, archive of Indigenous life in North America. Its range extends from creation stories and ceremonial practices to warfare, diplomacy, territorial ... Read more

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  • Native American Studies: History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies (22 Book Collection)

    Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Native American Life

    by Lewis Spence, John Wesley Powell, James Owen Dorsey, Charles C. Royce, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Washington Matthews, Garrick Mallery, Cyrus Thomas, Clay MacCauley, Edward S. Curtis, James Mooney, Alexander Scott Withers, Franz Boas, Elias Johnson, Erminnie A. Smith, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan, William John McGee, John G. Bourke ...
    Native American Studies: History Books, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies (22 Book Collection) presents a rich tapestry of the diverse and multifaceted Indigenous cultures of North America. This anthology captures the profound depth of Native American wisdom, spirituality, and resilience through its comprehensive exploration of history, mythology, culture, and language. The works traverse a ... Read more

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  • Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies

    History of the Great Tribes, Language, Customs & Legends of Cherokee, Iroquois, Sioux, Navajo, Zuñi…

    by Charles C. Royce, Clay MacCauley, Franz Boas, William John McGee, James Mooney, Garrick Mallery, John Wesley Powell, Lewis Spence, Erminnie A. Smith, James Owen Dorsey, Frank Hamilton Cushing, Cyrus Thomas, John G. Bourke, Elias Johnson, John Heckewelder, William C. Reichel, Joseph Kossuth Dixon, Alexander Scott Withers, John Stevens Cabot Abbott, Edward S. Curtis, Washington Matthews, Black Hawk, Charles M. Scanlan ...
    Native Americans: 22 Books on History, Mythology, Culture & Linguistic Studies' emerges as a profound anthology encapsulating an array of perspectives on the rich tapestry of Native American life. Spanning scholarly works on history, culture, and linguistics, to intimate explorations of mythology, this collection masterfully melds rigorous academic study with the visceral narratives of Native ... Read more

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