Dinétah: Navajo History Vol. II

Description

Author: Roessel, Robert A., Jr.

Publisher: Navajo Curriculum Center (Rough Rock, AZ)

Pub Date: 1983

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair.  Binding tight.  Without dust jacket, as issued.  No tears, bends or folds.  Upper and lower rear corners bumped, worn.  Upper front and rear corners each have a small scuff.  Gilt on spine and front and rear boards still sharp, easily readable.  Very light edge wear.

Notes: Second volume in a three volume history of the Diné, the Navajo.  “…the author draws on several data sources.  Part of the story of Dinétah is revealed in a rich collection of archaeological data, summarized in Chapter Two.  The chronicles of Spanish explorers and missionaries, presented in Chapter Three, supplement the archaeological record and proved first-hand information on Navajo material culture and social organization during the sixteenth, seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.  A third, native perspective is contained in oral narratives and legend (Chapter Four).”  (From the Foreword).  Probably designed as an upper level textbook series.  The first volume of the series, originally published in 1971 is also available.  See https://joethebookguy.com/shop/indian/navajo-history/