Traders To The Navajos: The Story Of The Wetherills Of Kayenta (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432515539)

""Traders to the Navajos: The Story of the Wetherills of Kayenta"" by Francis Gillmor is a historical account of the Wetherill family, who were traders among the Navajo people in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the family's experiences in the remote region of Kayenta, Arizona, where they established a trading post and lived among the Navajo people.The book provides a detailed look at the daily life of the Wetherills, including their interactions with the Navajo people and their role in the Navajo economy. It also explores the family's relationships with other traders and the challenges they faced in a harsh and isolated environment.Through the Wetherills' story, the book provides insights into the history of the Navajo people and the impact of European settlers on their culture and way of life. It also sheds light on the complex relationships between traders and Native American communities during this period.Overall, ""Traders to the Navajos"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, Native American culture, or the role of traders in early American history.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: Francis Gillmor, Louisa Wade Wetherill
ISBN-10: 1432515535
ISBN-13: 9781432515539
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 292
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.95lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.66d