An Apache Life Way: The Economic, Social and Religious Institutions of the Chiricahua Indians (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258835682)

An Apache Life Way: The Economic, Social And Religious Institutions Of The Chiricahua Indians is a comprehensive study of the Chiricahua Apache tribe, written by Morris Edward Opler. The book explores the economic, social, and religious institutions of the tribe, offering insights into their way of life and culture.The author draws on his extensive fieldwork and research to provide a detailed description of the Chiricahua Apache's traditional way of life. He examines their economic practices, including hunting, gathering, and trade, as well as their social organization and political structure.The book also delves into the religious beliefs and practices of the Chiricahua Apache, including their spiritual connection to the natural world and their complex system of ceremonies and rituals.Throughout the book, Opler emphasizes the importance of understanding the Chiricahua Apache's way of life in order to appreciate their unique culture and history. He also highlights the challenges faced by the tribe in the face of colonialism and forced assimilation.Overall, An Apache Life Way is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Native American culture and history, as well as those seeking a deeper understanding of the Chiricahua Apache tribe.This is a new release of the original 1941 edition.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.

Author: Morris Edward Opler
ISBN-10: 1258835681
ISBN-13: 9781258835682
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2013
Pages: 548
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.98lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d