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How the world moves, the odyssey of an American Indian family, Peter Nabokov

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How the world moves, the odyssey of an American Indian family, Peter Nabokov
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 473-533) and index
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
How the world moves
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
893894937
Responsibility statement
Peter Nabokov
Sub title
the odyssey of an American Indian family
Summary
"A compelling portrait of cultural transition and assimilation via the saga of one Acoma Pueblo Indian family. Born in 1861 in New Mexico's Acoma Pueblo, Edward Proctor Hunt lived a tribal life almost unchanged for centuries. But after attending government schools he broke with his people's ancient codes to become a shopkeeper and controversial broker between Indian and white worlds. As a Wild West Show Indian he traveled in Europe with his family, and saw his sons become silversmiths, painters, and consultants on Indian Lore. In 1928, in a life-culminating experience, he recited his version of the origin myth of Acoma Pueblo to Smithsonian Institution scholars. Nabokov narrates the fascinating story of Hunt's life within a multicultural and historical context. Chronicling Pueblo Indian life and Anglo/Indian relations over the last century and a half, he explores how this entrepreneurial family capitalized on the nation's passion for Indian culture. In this rich book, Nabokov dramatizes how the Hunts, like immigrants throughout history, faced anguishing decisions over staying put or striking out for economic independence, and experienced the pivotal passage from tradition to modernity."--provided by publisher
Table Of Contents
Part one. Day break (1846-80) -- Part two. Edward Hunt (1880-1918) -- Part three. Big snake (1918-30) -- Part four. Dad hunt (1930-2007)
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