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A detailed description of a nine-day Navajo ceremony of healing rites, songs, myths, and prayers performed only during "frosty weather" as observed by nineteenth century ethnologist and linguist Washington Matthews. This edition includes powerful contemporary observations in a foreword by John Farella.

Produktbeschreibung
A detailed description of a nine-day Navajo ceremony of healing rites, songs, myths, and prayers performed only during "frosty weather" as observed by nineteenth century ethnologist and linguist Washington Matthews. This edition includes powerful contemporary observations in a foreword by John Farella.
Autorenporträt
Washington Matthews (1843-1905), an army major and surgeon, was conversant in Navajo and was one of the earliest and best Anglo recorders of Navajo culture.