Ethnozoology Of The Tewa Indians (1914)

""Ethnozoology of the Tewa Indians"" is a book written by Junius Henderson and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive study of the Tewa Indians' relationship with animals and the natural world. The Tewa Indians are a Native American tribe that inhabits the southwestern United States. The author, Junius Henderson, was an American ethnographer who spent many years studying the Tewa Indians and their culture. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the Tewa Indians' relationship with animals. The first chapter provides an overview of the Tewa Indians' culture and beliefs, while the second chapter discusses the animals that are most important to them. Subsequent chapters discuss the Tewa Indians' hunting and fishing practices, their use of animal products, and their beliefs about the spiritual significance of animals. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the different types of animals that the Tewa Indians encountered in their daily lives, including birds, mammals, reptiles, and fish. Throughout the book, Henderson emphasizes the importance of understanding the Tewa Indians' relationship with animals in order to gain a deeper appreciation of their culture and way of life. He also highlights the ways in which the Tewa Indians' relationship with animals has been impacted by colonization and the encroachment of Western culture. Overall, ""Ethnozoology of the Tewa Indians"" is an important work of ethnography that sheds light on the complex relationship between humans and animals in Native American cultures. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the Tewa Indians' worldview and their deep connection to the natural world.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.