Tall Woman

The Life Story of Rose Mitchell, a Navajo Woman C. 1874-1977

Autori

• Rose Mitchell

Parametri

• 608 pagine
• 22 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Etnografia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

The narrative highlights the life of a Navajo woman who thrived in a challenging environment for over a century. Raised in a nomadic family, she was denied formal education but gained invaluable traditional knowledge from her elders, becoming a skilled weaver and herbalist. As a midwife, she played a crucial role in her community. Despite her husband's prominence as a political leader and singer, she embraced the humble life of a traditional Navajo, dedicating herself to her family, livestock, and cultural practices.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

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