The Sia

By Matilda Coxe Stevenson

Book Overview

The Sia is a book written by Matilda Coxe Stevenson that explores the culture, religion, and daily life of the Sia people, a Native American tribe that inhabits the Southwest region of the United States. The book is a comprehensive study of the Sia people, their traditions, and their beliefs, and is based on Stevenson's personal experiences and observations during her time living among the Sia.In the book, Stevenson covers a wide range of topics related to the Sia people, including their social structure, their religious practices, their arts and crafts, their agriculture, and their hunting and gathering practices. She also provides detailed descriptions of Sia ceremonies and rituals, such as the Corn Dance and the Buffalo Dance, and explores the role of women in Sia society.The Sia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and history, as well as for scholars and researchers studying the anthropology and ethnography of the Southwest region of the United States. Stevenson's writing is clear and concise, and her insights into Sia culture are both informative and engaging. Overall, The Sia is an important work that provides a unique and insightful perspective on the lives and traditions of the Sia people.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161608389
• ISBN13: 9781161608380
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 1.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"