The Indians Of The Terraced Houses - Paperback

by Charles Francis Saunders (Author), E. H. Saunders (Illustrator)

""The Indians of the Terraced Houses"" by Charles Francis Saunders is a non-fiction book that explores the traditional way of life of the Pueblo Indians of the American Southwest. The author, who spent many years living among the Pueblo people, provides a detailed account of their customs, beliefs, and daily routines. He describes their unique architecture, which features multi-story adobe houses built into the sides of cliffs and hills. Saunders also discusses the Pueblo's religious practices, including their reverence for nature and their use of kivas, underground ceremonial chambers. The book also covers the Pueblo's social organization, including their clan system and the role of women in their society. Throughout the book, Saunders emphasizes the importance of respecting the Pueblo's cultural heritage and way of life. ""The Indians of the Terraced Houses"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in Native American history and culture.Author Sought To Portray The Pueblo Indians And Their Way Of Life As They Were Prior To The Advent Of The Bureau Of Indian Affairs.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.