Fascinating U.S. Government ethnological study made at the turn of the century explores the use of katcinas—Hopi god symbols—in Pueblo Indian culture. 260 katcina figures on 62 black-and-white plates are reproduced here from original drawings by native artists. 62 plates. 260 black-and-white figures. Introduction.
#1931876 in Books 1993-01-26Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.29 x .94 x 6.30l; .0 #File Name: 0471575798245 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. A landmark book in American CultureBy D. BrownThis was the first American travel best seller. Jefferson bought and read it; starting his interest in the land West of the Mississippi. Without it; he probably would not have considered the Louisiana purchase0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Jonathan Carver's Travels Through America; 1766-1768: An Eighteenth-Century...By John K. WilliamsJonathan Carver was an an ancestor of my Williams heritage. It was an interesting account of years past. After reading; I gave the book to my oldest son.4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A true account of early explorations.By Wisconsin Badger== For those interested in the early explorations of what is now the Midwest; this is an outstanding and interesting read.From its initial publication in London in the late 1760's Carver's travels thrilled readers both in the colonies and in Europe.== It is not exactly an action-adventure book; but for those who enjoy accounts of Louis and Clark this would be an excellent addition to a library.
