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Indians Of The Rio Grande Valley

Indians Of The Rio Grande Valley

Hardcover

AnthropologyTravel General20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1436695856
ISBN13: 9781436695855
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 13 2008
Pages: 320
Weight: 1.41
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Indians of the Rio Grande Valley is a book written by Adolf F. Bandelier that provides a comprehensive overview of the indigenous peoples who lived in the Rio Grande Valley of New Mexico and Texas. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the history and culture of the Pueblo Indians who inhabited the area before the arrival of the Spanish, and the second part focusing on the various tribes and bands of Apache and Comanche who lived in the region during the 19th century.Bandelier draws on a wide range of sources, including archaeological evidence, historical records, and firsthand accounts from both Native Americans and European explorers and settlers. He describes the social and political structures of the different tribes, their religious beliefs and practices, their economic activities, and their interactions with each other and with outsiders.Throughout the book, Bandelier emphasizes the diversity and complexity of the indigenous cultures of the Rio Grande Valley, challenging the simplistic stereotypes and generalizations that were common in his time. He also provides detailed descriptions of specific communities and individuals, bringing the history and culture of these peoples to life.Overall, Indians of the Rio Grande Valley is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Native Americans in the southwestern United States.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.

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