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ARIZONA'S LORDS OF THE LAND! - The History, Traditional Customs and Wisdom of the Navajos as Revealed by Key Words in Their Language

ARIZONA'S LORDS OF THE LAND! - The History, Traditional Customs and Wisdom of the Navajos as Revealed by Key Words in Their Language

Boyé Lafayette de Mente
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Known as “The Lords of the Land” during their heyday in the 1700s and early 1800s Arizona's Navajo Indians came close to extinction as a result of military and civilian actions against them. But they have now recovered and Navajo Land is the largest Indian nation in the U.S., and a major tourist destination.

The following quote just hints at the depth and sophistication of their traditional culture, from their superb poetry to their treatment of the elderly.

"...As one's knowledge of Navajo life increases,
one learns that the Navajos have created
out of their human material a house of wonder.
Their intangible culture matches
the splendor of their land.
In terms of life—not of goods—
it is we who are poor, not the Navajos."
John Collier, Commissioner, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1933-1936.

This book by Boye Lafayette De Mente, internationally known for his series of cultural-insights books on China, Japan, Korea and Mexico, brings out the history of these extraordinary Native Americans, from their arrival, their emergence as "the lords of the land," the nearly fatal efforts of white Americans to take their land and destroy their culture, to their comeback and the growing role they now play in Arizona. An outstanding background read for both residents and visitors.
Language
English
Pages
136
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
May 24, 2010

ARIZONA'S LORDS OF THE LAND! - The History, Traditional Customs and Wisdom of the Navajos as Revealed by Key Words in Their Language

Boyé Lafayette de Mente
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
Known as “The Lords of the Land” during their heyday in the 1700s and early 1800s Arizona's Navajo Indians came close to extinction as a result of military and civilian actions against them. But they have now recovered and Navajo Land is the largest Indian nation in the U.S., and a major tourist destination.

The following quote just hints at the depth and sophistication of their traditional culture, from their superb poetry to their treatment of the elderly.

"...As one's knowledge of Navajo life increases,
one learns that the Navajos have created
out of their human material a house of wonder.
Their intangible culture matches
the splendor of their land.
In terms of life—not of goods—
it is we who are poor, not the Navajos."
John Collier, Commissioner, Bureau of Indian Affairs, 1933-1936.

This book by Boye Lafayette De Mente, internationally known for his series of cultural-insights books on China, Japan, Korea and Mexico, brings out the history of these extraordinary Native Americans, from their arrival, their emergence as "the lords of the land," the nearly fatal efforts of white Americans to take their land and destroy their culture, to their comeback and the growing role they now play in Arizona. An outstanding background read for both residents and visitors.
Language
English
Pages
136
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
May 24, 2010

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