description: Assesses a late-19th-century army surgeon's contributions to Navajo studies as an anthropologist and literary scholar, and collects previously published but hard-to-find articles and unpublished papers by Matthews. Essays by modern scholars look at aspects including Matthews' contributions to the study of Navajo ceremonialism and mythology, the ethical integrity of his research, and his discovery of Navajo dry paintings. Papers and articles by Matthews include original notes on chants, letters, and descriptions of rituals and sacred objects. A bibliography lists works by Matthews, reviews and comments, and publications using his data. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
language: English
title: Washington Matthews: Studies of Navajo Culture, 1880-1894
titlecomplete: Washington Matthews: Studies of Navajo Culture, 1880-1894
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publisher: Univ of New Mexico Pr