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In the Arms of Saguaros
An essential-and monumental-member of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem, the saguaro cactus has become the quintessential icon of the American West.In the Arms of the Saguaros shows …
Main Stalk
"e;Although they are among the most studied people on earth, the Navajo possess a complex philosophy. . . . A valuable source for those deeply interested in the structure of …
Place Called Grand Canyon
For most people, "e;Grand Canyon"e; signifies that place of scenic wonder identified with Grand Canyon National Park. Beyond the boundaries of the park, however, extends …
Yaqui Easter
The Yaqui Indian Easter Ceremony--from the initial events of Ash Wednesday through the final "e;Circle"e; on Easter Sunday--briefly described and interpreted by a long-time …
Mexican Americans and Language
When political activists rallied for the abolition of bilingual education and even called for the declaration of English as an official language, Mexican Americans and other …
Forty Miles from the Sea
While the literature on Atlantic history is vast and flourishing, few studies have examined the importance of inland settlements to the survival of Atlantic ports. This book …
Our Fight Has Just Begun
Our Fight Has Just Begun is a timely and urgent work. The result of more than a decade of research, it revises history, documents anti-Indianism, and gives voice to victims of …
Edible Medicines
Chile pepper is used today as a flavoring, but Aztecs also applied it for toothache, sore throat, and asthma. The tonic properties of coffee have been recorded in Islamic …
Mexican-Origin People in the United States
The history of the United States in the twentieth century is inextricably entwined with that of people of Mexican origin. The twenty million Mexicans and Mexican Americans living …
Michael Chiago
This book offers an artistic depiction of O'odham lifeways through the paintings of internationally acclaimed O'odham artist Michael Chiago Sr. Ethnobiologist Amadeo M. Rea …
My Heart Is Bound Up with Them
Carlos Montezuma is well known as an influential Indigenous figure of the turn of the twentieth century. While some believe he was largely interested only in enabling Indians to …