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LoC No.: 25017104
Title: Indians of the Enchanted Desert
Original Publication: United States: Little, Brown, and Company,1925.
Note: Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Indians of the Enchanted Desert" by Leo Crane is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations while working with the Hopi and Navajo tribes as an Indian Agent in the arid landscapes of the American Southwest. Crane aims to shed light on the realities faced by Indigenous peoples and the complexities of their interactions with government officials, addressing themes of bureaucracy, culture, and survival in a harsh environment. The opening of the narrative introduces the author as he prepares to recount his time working with men labeled as "Indian Agents," highlighting their often-unseen struggles in navigating bureaucratic challenges while advocating for resources and support for the tribes. Crane describes the initial impressions he had of these agents and sets the stage for a broader exploration of the contradictions and challenges inherent in the lives of both the Native people he seeks to serve and the officials tasked with their oversight. His engaging prose reveals a deep appreciation for the cultural richness and struggles of desert life, foreshadowing the deeper reflections on identity, colonialism, and resilience that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Crane, Leo, 1881-
EBook No.: 68445
Published: Jul 2, 2022
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Navajo Indians
Subject: Hopi Indians
Subject: Painted Desert (Ariz.)
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 25017104
Title: Indians of the Enchanted Desert
Original Publication: United States: Little, Brown, and Company,1925.
Note: Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Indians of the Enchanted Desert" by Leo Crane is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the author's experiences and observations while working with the Hopi and Navajo tribes as an Indian Agent in the arid landscapes of the American Southwest. Crane aims to shed light on the realities faced by Indigenous peoples and the complexities of their interactions with government officials, addressing themes of bureaucracy, culture, and survival in a harsh environment. The opening of the narrative introduces the author as he prepares to recount his time working with men labeled as "Indian Agents," highlighting their often-unseen struggles in navigating bureaucratic challenges while advocating for resources and support for the tribes. Crane describes the initial impressions he had of these agents and sets the stage for a broader exploration of the contradictions and challenges inherent in the lives of both the Native people he seeks to serve and the officials tasked with their oversight. His engaging prose reveals a deep appreciation for the cultural richness and struggles of desert life, foreshadowing the deeper reflections on identity, colonialism, and resilience that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Crane, Leo, 1881-
EBook No.: 68445
Published: Jul 2, 2022
Downloads: 65
Language: English
Subject: Navajo Indians
Subject: Hopi Indians
Subject: Painted Desert (Ariz.)
LoCC: History: America: America
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.