Bøger af Washington Matthews

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Reprint of the original, first published in 1883.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1877 Edition.

Navaho Legends: Collected And Translated (1897) is a book written by Washington Matthews, a U.S. Army surgeon who served in the Southwest during the late 1800s. The book is a collection of traditional Navajo stories and legends that Matthews gathered during his time living among the Navajo people. Matthews was one of the first outsiders to gain the trust of the Navajo and learn their language, and his book is considered a classic of Native American literature. The stories in Navaho Legends cover a wide range of topics, from creation myths and tales of heroic deeds to cautionary tales and stories of the supernatural. Matthews' translations are faithful to the original Navajo texts, and he provides detailed notes and commentary to help readers understand the cultural context of each story. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and folklore, as well as for scholars of anthropology and linguistics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This book is a facsimile reprint and may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Navajo Gambling Songs is a historical book written by Washington Matthews in 1889. Matthews was a medical doctor and ethnographer who lived among the Navajo people in the late 19th century. This book is a collection of traditional songs that were sung by the Navajo during gambling games. The songs were believed to bring good luck and success to the players. The book contains the original Navajo lyrics of each song, as well as a translation into English. Matthews also provides detailed explanations of the cultural context and significance of each song. The book is an important resource for scholars and researchers interested in Navajo culture and traditional music. Overall, Navajo Gambling Songs offers a unique insight into the rich cultural heritage of the Navajo people and their traditional gambling practices. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture, music, and history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1902 Edition.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1887 Edition.

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