Mar 01, 2002 raymond locke 19362002 was an editor, historian, and the author of the book of the navajo. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke goodreads. Some of the scandals by both navajo and whites are covered. However, it appears that a number of books were not published titles cannot be located for 14 of the serial numbers listed below. Additionally, locke served as a member of the navajo tribal ad hoc committee.
It appears that up to 80 titles were published in this paperback series as the highest serial number that can be found in the records is 79 and there is one title to the top of the world without a serial number. Locke presents an overview of the history and culture of the navajo people. Raymond friday lockes most popular book is black girl lost. The navajo world is stringently gendered, with male objects characterized by a static reality, and females an active reality witherspoon 1977. Used acceptable book description mankind publishing company. Carol is survived by her husband of fiftytwo years carl raymond simmons. This static reality is identifiable with the rigidly structured navajo ceremonial life, which for the most part is maledominated. The fictional navajo sergeant jim chee works with fictional hopi albert cowboy dashee, who is a deputy for. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke 20020301. Find great deals for the book of the navajo by raymond f. I consider it the definitive book on navajo history written by a nonnative. Raymond locke 19362002 was an editor, historian, and the author of the book of the navajo.
The navajos are matriarchal and descent is traced through the mother. Mankind publishing company, 1989 navajo indians 496 pages. An incredibly detailed and sympathetic account of dine navajo religion, legends, and history by an historian who had close connections with and was an advisor to navajo leaders in the 1970s and 1980s. In american indian myths and legends, selected and edited by richard erdoes and alfonso ortiz new york. Publication date 2001 topics native american, social science, history general history, sociology, ethnic studies. Paperback deals with navajo history and a description of nav. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke mass.
While the basic unit of social cooperation is the biological family, the term family is considerably broader in its application to navajo society than it is in the white american world. Navajo indian myths by aileen obryan 1993 dover publications, inc. The novel by tony hillerman, the dark wind, first published in 1982, discusses hopi mythology throughout the story, as key characters are hopi men, and events of the story occur near important shrines or during an important ceremony. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke book condition. The emergence people in the fifth world had been terrorized by the binaayee, or monsters, and so only first man, first woman, and old man and wife, and their two young children survived. The american indian the mankind series of great adventures of history 0876870035 book cover. Additionally, locke served as a member of the navajo tribal ad hoc committee, the urban indian development association, and the american indian scholarship fund. More shipping options available at checkout good condition 30 day returns. The book of the navajo 9780876874004 by locke, raymond friday and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Books by raymond friday locke author of the book of the navajo. First published in 1976, it is now,in its 5th edition and is used in anthropology an,american studies departments of major univerities,throughout the world. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke ebay.
The book of the navajo by locke, raymond friday last one. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke 20020301 mass market paperback january 1, 1750 publisher. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke 1mar2002. I also think for a fifth edition the proof reader should be shot, the navajo words are inaccurate. Dine the people 1 the navajos an introduction to the people. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke paperback. There is much for us to learn of navajo legends, ancestry and customs, as well as the shameful treatment of the navajo at the hands of the spanish, mexicans, other indian tribes and the u. The definitive work on the people of the,navajo nation. The book is a scholarly, yet highly readable account of the history of this proud and persevering people.
The state of mental health stories, affordability and. Paperback deals with navajo history and a description of navajo life. Pages displayed by permission of holloway house publishing. Locke, whose 1976 book of the navajo is now in its sixth edition, died.
He also presented lectures throughout the us regarding native american history. The book of the navajo has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace same low prices, bigger selection, more fun. Navajo autumn is the exciting first novel in the navajo nation mystery series by author r. Active reality, on the other hand, refers to navajo social and economic life, which is defined by movement. Buy a cheap copy of the book of the navajo book by raymond friday locke. Ok, i have read this book over and over and learn something new everytime. Buy the book of the navajo by raymond friday locke online at alibris. The workbook was a publication of southwest research and. Find the book of the navajo by locke, raymond friday at biblio. Raymond friday locke, author of the definitive history of the navajo. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke alibris. Mar 01, 2002 the book of the navajo by raymond friday locke 1mar2002 mass market paperback on. Share the book of the navajo by raymond friday locke.
The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke, 1992, mankind pub. The book of the navajo, by raymond friday locke mankind publishing co. Books has the worlds largest selection of new and used titles to suit any readers tastes. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke 1mar2002 mass market paperback. His literary honors were awarded for his navajo books. Catch our feature show, the lead, monday to friday at 7 am, and our evening news catchup show from the. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. For the student of the navajo culture or th historian wanting to know the insides and motivation of the native americans known as navajos, this book is the best.
The book of the navajo mass market paperback locke. Jun 15, 2018 this book is very dynamic in its broad spectrum of education. Mankind publishing company, 1976 navajo indians 464 pages. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke mass market. List of books by author raymond friday locke thriftbooks.
Get it by mon, aug 31 tue, sep 1 from mishawaka, indiana. Mankind publishing company, 1992 navajo indians 496 pages. The first and only memoir by one of the original navajo code talkers of wwii by chester nez. The book of the navajo book by raymond friday locke 4. The book of the navajo mass market paperback locke, raymond friday. Detailed, historical and filled with details on the white mans conquest. The book of the navajo 1986 raymond friday locke on. From the earliest migrations to north america to current status of the navajo nation, the author chronicles their sociocultural history. The spanish era in the southwest has also been closely studied by scholars. Hillermans books have been translated into eight languages, among them danish and japanese. This is an interesting mystery series that is well worth a look. Raymond friday locke has 16 books on goodreads with 356 ratings. He wrote more than 30 books total, among them a memoir and books about the southwest, its beauty and its history.
The book of the navajo 9780876875001 by raymond friday locke and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. This is a good reference read though as a retired history teacher and retired marine, i would have liked to have seen some coverage of the navajos military service for example the code talkers of world war ii. The book of the navajo by raymond friday locke, 1989, mankind pub. Suitable for anyone interested in learning about native american history, locke provides a comprehensive survey of history and life of the navajo. Find bestselling books, new releases, and classics in every category, from harper lees to kill a mockingbird to the latest by stephen king or the next installment in the diary of a wimpy kid childrens book series.
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