The Papago Indians Of Arizona And Their Relatives The Pima

By Ruth M. Underhill and Ruth Murray Underhill

Book Overview

The book ""The Papago Indians of Arizona and Their Relatives the Pima"" by Ruth Underhill is a comprehensive study of the Papago Indians, who are now known as the Tohono O'odham, and their close relatives, the Pima, who are also known as the Akimel O'odham. Underhill, an anthropologist, conducted extensive research on these two Native American tribes in the early 20th century.The book covers a wide range of topics, including the history, culture, and daily life of the Papago and Pima peoples. Underhill provides detailed descriptions of their social organization, religious beliefs, and economic activities, such as agriculture, hunting, and trading.The book also explores the impact of European colonization on these tribes, including the introduction of Christianity and the forced relocation of the Papago to reservations. Underhill examines how these changes affected the traditional way of life of the Papago and Pima, and how they adapted to the new circumstances.Overall, ""The Papago Indians of Arizona and Their Relatives the Pima"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of these two Native American tribes. It provides a detailed and insightful look into their lives and traditions, as well as the challenges they faced in the face of European colonization.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432594818
• ISBN13: 9781432594817
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"