Ruth m underhill (206 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Volume 43 in the Civilization of the American Indian Series A must for every student of the Southwest and fine reading for anyone interested in the history of his country. - American Historical Review She has brought together, from an amazing variety of sources, a complete history of The People . . . In detailing what is known of that history, from the time of the Navajos' appearance in the western hemisphere to the present, she has outlined much of material culture, of social relations and organizations, and of ceremonial life . . . Dr. Underhill has afforded her readers gimpses of what was, whit is, and even of what is to be. - Alice Marriott, Western Folklore All in all, this is a splendid piece of integration's. Dr. Underhill juxtaposes material from archaeology with quotations from published or unpublished myths in such a way that both sets of data are illuminated. - Clyde Kluckhoh, Pacific Historical Review No one will challenge her authority in descriptions of the cultural values and contributions of these Indians, and of their struggle today to maintain their economy in the face of encroachments of modernity. A fine book for all interested in American Indian history, the growth of the West, and the problems of dependent peoples . . . Highly recommended. - Library Journal A useful, well-written, and readable history of the Navaho. - American Anthropologist Here is the story of the Navajo tribe from their first appearance in the Southwest down to the present - an account as fascinating and absorbing as a fast-reading novel . . . For information on the Navajos, for delightful reading about an unusual and wonderful people, The Navajos is definitely top-shelf. - New Mexico.…

paperback. Condizione: Fair.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. Volume 43 in the Civilization of the American Indian Series A must for every student of the Southwest and fine reading for anyone interested in the history of his country. - American Historical Review She has brought together, from an amazing variety of sources, a complete history of The People . . . In detailing what is known of that history, from the time of the Navajos' appearance in the western hemisphere to the present, she has outlined much of material culture, of social relations and organizations, and of ceremonial life . . . Dr. Underhill has afforded her readers gimpses of what was, whit is, and even of what is to be. - Alice Marriott, Western Folklore All in all, this is a splendid piece of integration's. Dr. Underhill juxtaposes material from archaeology with quotations from published or unpublished myths in such a way that both sets of data are illuminated. - Clyde Kluckhoh, Pacific Historical Review No one will challenge her authority in descriptions of the cultural values and contributions of these Indians, and of their struggle today to maintain their economy in the face of encroachments of modernity. A fine book for all interested in American Indian history, the growth of the West, and the problems of dependent peoples . . . Highly recommended. - Library Journal A useful, well-written, and readable history of the Navaho. - American Anthropologist Here is the story of the Navajo tribe from their first appearance in the Southwest down to the present - an account as fascinating and absorbing as a fast-reading novel . . . For information on the Navajos, for delightful reading about an unusual and wonderful people, The Navajos is definitely top-shelf. - New Mexico.…

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

paperback. Condizione: Acceptable. Acceptable - This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. PAPERBACK Standard-sized.

1979. North America, Native Americans. Holt, Rinehart and Winston, Inc., 98p. Good paperback.

1972/1984. Native Americans, North America. University of Chicago Press. 301p., very good paperback, older cover design (reddish brown with eagle.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book is in good condition with a sturdy trade paperback binding. There are no signs of inscriptions or library markings. The cover and pages are intact, with minimal wear visible on the edges. The absence of a dust jacket is typical for this format.

Paperback. Condizione: Good. 8TH PRINTING 1985. COVER HAS LIGHT CREASING AND LIGHT SHELF WEAR. 288 PAGE TEXT HAS ONLY LIGHT WEAR. NATIVE NORTH AMERICANS. 5.5'' X 8''. WE USE BUBBLE MAILERS.

Paperback. Condizione: Good.

Condizione: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Condizione: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail.…

paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Trade paperback. Condizione: Fine. University of Oklahoma Press, c1956, eighth printing 1985. 288pp.,index, bibliography, black and white photograhs. 8vo. Uncreased spine, fine bright looks unread trade paperback.

Softcover. Condizione: Very Good+. No Dust Jacket. 1" tear top of front spine fold. Back spine fold has some wear.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Illustrated by Stoller, Marianne (illustrator) (illustratore).

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Very Good -. No Jacket. (1985), 288pp, top corners bumped, affects about 1st half of book, light soiling & shelfwear to cover, a few margin notes & one chapter w/ underlining.

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. Very Good - Crisp, clean, unread book with some shelfwear/edgewear, may have a remainder mark - NICE Standard-sized.

softcover. Condizione: Fine copy. Later prt. 8vo, 301 pp.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. G/none, used pb, 395 pages plus 2 maps. Perfect bound, color illustrated stiff paper wraps with purple and white text on upper and spine; cover has sticker residue on right upper edge; stain on lower edge; minimal edge wear, no tears or creases; corners rounded. Inscription on ffep. Interior pages have minimal underlining and marking in ink, unbent pages. Binding is tight. Drawings (illustratore).…

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. No Jacket. William Gannon, Santa Fe, NM. 1976. Softcover/Trade Wraps. Reprint edition of the 1938 original. Book is tight, square, and unmarked but for former owner name on FFFP. Book Condition: Near Fine; slight bumps to spine slick spot on heel of spine at bottom. No DJ. Pictorial Wraps. Wraps are not bent or folded; spine is not creased or split. 155 pp. Pueblo is not the name of a tribe. It is merely the Spanish word for village and is applied to people who speak four different languages, pointing to at least four different places of origin. The peaceful Hopi, on the remote mesas of Arizona; the gentle Zuni, silversmiths and artists in pageantry; the Keres, with their traditions of war and mighty magic; the Tanoans, with their beautiful blend of Catholic and pagan ceremony." A story of the life and history of the Indians of the Cliff Dwellings. A clean pristine copy.…

paperback. Condizione: Good+. PAPERBACK; 2nd Impression. GOOD Condition, yellow hilited thruout., but the yellow is not bright, has faded over time. Paper itself is still white. OW QUITE NICE, Solid bright copy; White titles on ORANGE paper covers.Sioux man; arrowheads, pottery bowl, cover art. bird cover art.; 397pg pages; By the important anthropologist. Social Organization.material culture; non technical language. The author has combined a long period of study with actual field work in the service of the Indian to produce a work that gives a brief, but well written and accurate, sketch of the origins, backgrounds, and customs of the various North American tribes. . . . There is no other modern single volume that contains as much information on the subject. Illustrated by STOLLER, MARIANNE Drawings, Map (illustratore).…

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. FIRST THUS. First Edition Thus. Published by Waveland Press, Inc., 1979. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good. Previous owner name on Half title page. Covers have shelf wear.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Poor. 1st Edition. soft covers and spine, moderately rubbed, some underlining in ink on inner pages, dark red-brown front cover and spine with white lettering for title and author on front cover with artwork in red and gold for thunder bird and golden circular object on front cover, spine has white, gold and red lettering, back cover is gold with red and white lettering, description of the book's contents, includes a group of black & white photos (34) plus maps and charts, 23 chapters.…

Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Good+ DJ. 1st Printing. University of Chicago Press 1953 1st Printing Good/Good+ DJ Ex-library with usual markings, light wear to orange cloth with brown lettering and decorations tape marks where once attacked to jacket. illustrated map end papers. Text illustrated with maps tables and line drawings. x+400 pages with index. Bright clipped dust jacket with mended tears and two library tags o/w VG. LARGE HEAVY ITEM 2.2 Pounds. Size: 9 5/8 x 7 x 1 3/8 inches. No Exp.…

Trade Paperback. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Wraps. Reprint. Reprint of 1938 edition. Trade PB in illustrated wraps. Near Fine w/bent bottom rear corner, else Fine and unmarked. 155pp inc. Books on the Pueblos; illustrated in photos. 155 p. Book.