White Mountain Apache Texts (1920) - Pliny Earle Goddard - Bog

White Mountain Apache Texts is a book published in 1920, written by Pliny Earle Goddard. The book is a collection of traditional stories and legends of the White Mountain Apache people, a Native American tribe who lived in the southwestern United States. The stories are presented in their original Apache language, with an English translation provided alongside. The book is divided into several sections, each containing stories on a particular theme. The first section, for example, contains creation stories that explain how the world and its inhabitants came to be. Other sections include stories about animals, heroes, and supernatural beings. The book also includes notes and commentary by Goddard, who was a linguist and ethnographer. These notes provide additional information on the cultural and historical context of the stories, as well as explanations of certain words and phrases used in the Apache language. Overall, White Mountain Apache Texts is an important document of Apache culture and folklore, providing a glimpse into the rich oral traditions of this Native American tribe. The book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in Native American history and culture.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.