The story of Don C. Talayesva, the Sun Chief, who was born and reared until the age of ten as a Hopi Indian, and then trained as a white man until he was twenty. Although torn between two worlds and cultures, he returned to Hopiland and readopted all the tribal customs. This is his autobiography, written for Leo Simmons, a white man who was a clan brother.
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The story of Don C. Talayesva, the Sun Chief, who was born and reared until the age of ten as a Hopi Indian, and then trained as a white man until he was twenty. Although torn between two worlds and cultures, he returned to Hopiland and readopted all the tribal customs. This is his autobiography, written for Leo Simmons, a white man who was a clan brother.
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Pictorial cover of a Hopi. Fair PB. Don C. Talayesva of Oroibi, Arizona, the Sun Chief was reared until he was ten as a Hopi Indian, and then trained until 20. To be an Arizona citizen. Although torn between two worlds he returned to Hopiland, renounced Christianity, entered into tribal adulthood, joined secret societies, and worshipped the rain gods in elaborate rituals and dances. For Lee Simmons, a white man who wrote the story of his life in all its extraordinary detail, Dr. Simmons prepared this story for publication and has added a valuable introduction, supplemented and brought upt to date by Robert V. Hine. Damp stain to entire spine.
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Used-Good. Local Independent Bookstore. All Orders ship within 2 business days. No markings, highlighting, or tears to pages. Minor Shelf Wear Average Reading Wear.