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Songs Of The Tewa

Songs Of The Tewa

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Songs of the Tewa is a book written by Herbert Joseph Spinden, which is a collection of traditional songs of the Tewa people. The Tewa are a Native American tribe who reside in the southwestern United States, primarily in New Mexico. The book contains a total of 55 songs, each with an English translation and a brief introduction that provides cultural and historical context. The songs were collected by Spinden during his fieldwork among the Tewa people in the early 1900s. The songs cover a range of themes, including love, nature, and spirituality. Many of the songs also reflect the Tewa's unique relationship with the land and their deep connection to their ancestral traditions. Overall, Songs of the Tewa provides a valuable insight into the Tewa people's rich cultural heritage and serves as a significant contribution to the field of Native American studies.Preceded By An Essay On American Indian Poetry With A Selection Of Outstanding Compositions From North And South America.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.

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BrandKessinger Publishing
Pub dateSep 10, 2010
ISBN-101163190055
ISBN-139781163190050
LanguageEnglish
Dimensions9 × 0.27 × 6 in
Weight0 lb
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