The Pueblo Dwellers: Indians Of The Southwest

""The Pueblo Dwellers: Indians of the Southwest"" is a comprehensive study of the Pueblo Indians, a group of Native American tribes living in the Southwestern United States. Written by Pliny Earle Goddard, an American linguist and ethnographer who specialized in Native American languages, this book explores the history, culture, and daily life of the Pueblo people. Goddard begins by providing an overview of the Pueblo tribes, including their geographical distribution, linguistic diversity, and historical background. He then delves into the social organization of Pueblo communities, including their kinship systems, religious beliefs, and political structures. The book also covers various aspects of Pueblo life, such as their agriculture, hunting and gathering practices, and arts and crafts. Goddard provides detailed descriptions of Pueblo architecture, including their distinctive adobe dwellings and ceremonial kivas. He also discusses Pueblo music, dance, and storytelling traditions, as well as their unique system of pictographic writing. Throughout the book, Goddard emphasizes the resilience and adaptability of the Pueblo people, who have managed to maintain their cultural identity despite centuries of contact with European colonizers and American settlers. He also highlights the challenges faced by the Pueblo communities, including the impact of disease, forced relocation, and cultural assimilation policies. Overall, ""The Pueblo Dwellers: Indians of the Southwest"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American history and culture, as well as for scholars of anthropology, linguistics, and ethnography.THIS 68 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Indians of the Southwest, by Pliny Earle Goddard. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417911220.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.