Tall Woman: The Life Story of Rose Mitchell, a Navajo Woman c. 1874-1977 by Editor-Charlotte J. Frisbie - 2001-01-01

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Bears the following inscription: "06/26/07 / Mary, Hope you enjoy my paternal grandmother's story / Don Mitchell". In very good overall condition with age-relevant wear including some cover creases and edge wear as well as a .5" tear on the lower back cover at the barcode. Interior is clean with supple pages. Cool World Pop Culture hand-checks every book we list. We never bulk-post or use boilerplate descriptions including the accursed "May contain..." Take the hassle out of book-buying guesswork. Know what you're getting before you get it.

NM; University of New Mexico Press, 2001. Paperback still in plastic shrink warp., new condition. The life story of Rose Mitchell, c. 1874-1977.
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Paperback / softback. New. Translated from her own words, this story of a Navajo woman who lived for more than 102 years is a vivid account of traditional lifeways in a harsh and challenging environment. Tall Woman was raised in a family of foragers and herders. Forbidden to go to school, she learned traditional skills and knowledge from her elders, growing up to be a well-known weaver and an expert on the uses of traditional plants as food and medicine. She was also in demand as a midwife. Despite her reputation and that of her husband, Frank Mitchell, a well-known political leader, judge, and Blessingway singer, Tall Woman lived the unassuming life of a traditional Navajo woman, focusing on the hogan, her twelve children, the sheep and goats, and the farm. Edited and annotated by a distinguished anthropologist who has worked with the Mitchell family since 1963, this book was written to fulfil Tall Woman's desire to share her story not just with her descendants but with others. In addition to… Read More

Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press, 2001. Paperback. Very Good +. The true story of a traditional Navajo woman's life raised in a family of foragers and herders. Tight binding. No chips, tears, creases on pages. Previous owner's name blacked out on insdie of front cover. A bit of black marker ink has bled onto title page. Appendices: Genealogy; Chronology; Schooling + Notes + References + Index. 43 black and white photographic illustrations. Size: Sm 4to (9" to 11"). 552 pp.

Univ of New Mexico Pr, 2001. Paperback. New. illustrated edition annotated edition. 606 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.25 inches.

University of New Mexico Press. paperback. New. 112x19x160.

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University of New Mexico Press , pp. 606, 4 Maps . Papeback. New.

Univ of New Mexico Pr, 2001. Paperback. New. illustrated edition annotated edition. 606 pages. 9.75x7.00x1.25 inches.