Originally published in Spanish in 1994, this is a humorous yet moving exploration of a Jewish family's history, as seen through the eyes of three generations of women.
In the summer of 1931, folklorist Espinosa traveled throughout northern New Mexico asking Spanish-speaking residents for tales of olden times. These tales are available once again, in the original Spanish and now for the first time in English translation.
From this Brazilian Jewish writer comes an anthology comprised of six collections: in The carnival of the Animals, Scliar uses political allegory to convey what was normally sensored during the height of repression under Brazil's military regime.
Explores the Huichol Indians of Mexico, who are best known for their worship of the peyote cactus. Eighteen essays explore Huichol... Læs mere
As cities grow and industries expand are acequias, or community irrigation ditches, a wise and efficient use of water in the arid Southwest? Jos... Læs mere
This long-lost journal, now available in paperback, gives a unique look into the old Navajo country. Recently rediscovered, it is both the earliest... Læs mere
This desert mystery novel, set in Palm Springs in 1983, is from one of Chicana literature's finest writers.
How do Native Americans maintain their identity and culture in a hostile society, and to what end? This book is a passionate attempt by... Læs mere
Using innovative methodologies and theories to rethink American Indian history, this book challenges previous scholarship about Native Americans and their communities.