| The Night Chant: A Navaho Ceremony Contributor(s): Matthews, Washington (Author) |
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ISBN: 143667218X ISBN-13: 9781436672184 Publisher: Kessinger Publishing OUR PRICE: $47.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2008 Annotation: Originally published in 1902 and never reprinted, The Night Chant contains one of the few extensive descriptions of this important ceremony. Matthews spent over twenty years working with hatathli, or singers, to record the many songs and rites that comprise the intricate Night Chant. Matthews's sensitive study has significance for all modern readers with an interest in Navajo culture. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Social Science | Anthropology - Cultural & Social - Religion | Inspirational |
| Dewey: 299.74 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6" W x 9" (1.57 lbs) 372 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American - Cultural Region - Southwest U.S. - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Arizona - Geographic Orientation - New Mexico |