The North American Indian, Vol. 1

A richly illustrated ethnographic volume documents the life, beliefs, and material culture of Apache, Jicarilla, and Navaho peoples through field observations, photographs, mythic narratives, and descriptions of ceremonies, domestic life, and arts. It offers historical sketches and comparative linguistic notes, creation myths, accounts of medicine practices and ritual performances, rites of passage, and daily subsistence activities. Extensive photographic plates and captions aim to capture habitations, tools, clothing, and landscape. Appendices provide tribal summaries, a comparative vocabulary, and an explanation of recording conventions, while introductory material outlines the aims and field methods used to compile the record.