The Penitente Moradas of Abiquiú

Description

Author: Ahlborn, Richard E.

Publisher: Smithsonian Institution

Pub Date: 1968

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Fair to Good.  Binding tight.  No marks, bends or folds.  Wear to spine.  Spine foot has approx 1/4″  tear, exposing signatures.  Some edge, corner and cover wear.

Notes: In the early 19th century the Penitentes were established to “protect” and “preserve” the traditional social and religious beliefs of the northern New Mexico and southern Colorado Spanish population.  This is a study of two of their meeting buildings.  Like the Elks, except with whips.