How the World Moves: The Odyssey of an American Indian Family

by Peter Nabokov

Book Overview

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 travelled in Europe with his family,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670024880
• ISBN13: 9780670024889
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Viking
• Length: 560 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.9" x 6.1" x 9.3"