The Autobiography of a Papago Woman is a memoir written by Ruth Underhill, an anthropologist who spent several years living among the Papago people of Arizona. The book tells the story of Maria Chona, a Papago woman who was born in the late 19th century and lived through many of the significant events that shaped her people's history.Maria Chona's life was marked by hardship and struggle, as she and her family faced poverty, discrimination, and violence at the hands of white settlers and government officials. Despite these ...
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The Autobiography of a Papago Woman is a memoir written by Ruth Underhill, an anthropologist who spent several years living among the Papago people of Arizona. The book tells the story of Maria Chona, a Papago woman who was born in the late 19th century and lived through many of the significant events that shaped her people's history.Maria Chona's life was marked by hardship and struggle, as she and her family faced poverty, discrimination, and violence at the hands of white settlers and government officials. Despite these challenges, she remained fiercely committed to her community and culture, and worked tirelessly to preserve the traditions and values of her people.Through Maria Chona's own words, as recorded by Underhill, readers gain a vivid and intimate understanding of what life was like for the Papago people during this period of history. The book also provides valuable insights into the role of women in Papago society, as well as the ways in which traditional beliefs and practices intersected with the modern world.Overall, The Autobiography of a Papago Woman is a powerful and moving account of one woman's life and the struggles of her people, as well as a valuable contribution to the field of anthropology and Native American studies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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